SPM Contract Manager

About the role

Responsible for business unit supplier performance management (SPM) of medium to large size/value contracts by identifying and maximizing value opportunities. Required to be onsite 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a contract strategy within the business unit/COE
• Define contract terms/conditions in accordance with company standards
• Manage post award contract activities: vendor performance & compliance
• Ensure contract (terms/conditions) compliance, such as enforcing payment terms
• Modify contract as necessary; ensure contract close-out, extension, or renewal (verify completion of work at close-out)
• Manage medium and high contracts through the entire life cycle
• Provide performance metrics report on contract management performance/development & compliance
• Intervene, analyze, manage, and resolve business conflicts between the company and vendors
• Serve as point of contact to resolve contractual issues as required
• Identify and apply value maximizing opportunities
• Partner with supply chain management to develop optimal contract terms
• Manage PO specific work efforts (technical and commercial) in accordance with corporate policy
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility, awareness, and interpretation to support implementation
• Handle ongoing issues and change management, documenting appropriately
• Interface with key customers, proactively ensuring contractual compliance and performance
• Collaborate with the SCM team to provide guidance on vendor selection
• Analyze current processes and make modifications utilizing continuous improvement principles
• Support structuring of negotiations of contracts
• Support development of SPM value targets and track performance to goals
• Mentor other Contract Managers and support their work as necessary

Requirements

• Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in contract management techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with key internal and external stakeholders
• Experience leading a team or large project
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Negotiation/influencing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Maximo, SRM

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Eligible employees and their dependents receive healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Eligible employees and their dependents receive a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Vision Insurance: Eligible employees receive vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.