One of the largest entertainment and media corporations in the world is looking to hire a Procurement Contracts Administrator / Analyst for their Atlanta, GA offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Administrators perform tasks necessary to keep a project running smoothly, such as records keeping, resource coordination, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with government and safety regulations.
• In a project that requires subcontractors they may assess vendors and handle contract negotiation.
• Participates in budget administration, providing analysis, keeping records, and forecasting financial performance.
• May be responsible for all operations or only a portion, reporting to a project manager

• Hardware and Software Maintenance Contract Renewal (70%)
  • Manage the inventory of all active SW and HW Maintenance renewals ("renewals") to ensure timely completion of renewals
  • Ensure consistency and completeness of renewals for all new purchase orders
  • Analyze renewals with technical, business and management contacts to ensure necessity and level of renewal
  • Negotiate with suppliers for competitive quotes and pricing
  • Source alternate suppliers and competitive pricing when advantageous
  • Identify opportunities for lower cost alternatives
  • Lead all renewal activities required for timely issue of purchase orders
  • Engage with supplier management for contract review requirements
• 3rd Party Contract Management (20%)
  • Maintain listing of 3rd Party Contracts and Expiration dates
  • Work with Business Unit (BU) managers to confirm whether renewals are required
  • Challenge BU managers to reduce support levels on equipment where possible
  • Initiate extension paperwork with sourcing group
• Data Analysis (10%)
  • Analyze options for reducing cost
  • Analyze support usage and levels and present results to technical and business owners