Contracts Specialist (Michigan local only)

Job Title: Contracts SpecialistDuration: 11 months Engagement DescriptionResponsible for developing contract negotiations strategies and performing contract negotiations for services and IT software. Prepare contractual provisions and administer contract proposals. Negotiate commercial contracts with vendors. Focus on continuous improvement in vendor and client relations. Evaluate requests and requirements, identify risks, develop negotiation strategies, facilitate, and negotiate contracts with vendors, and issue purchase orders.Top 3 Required Skills/Experience• Develop negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, and manage master contracts. Negotiate Statement of Work (SOW), Amendments, Master Agreement Contracts and Supplier Paper. Negotiate regulatory and compliance related contractual agreements (BAAs, government services, etc.).• 2 years of IT software experience• 2 years of contract negotiations for services• 2 years of contract strategy managementRequired Skills/Experience – The rest of the required skills/experience. Include:• Ensure product or service descriptions are compliant (PHI, PII, BAA).• Develop service level agreements for key customers and suppliers. Ensure compliance with customer SLA and that pricing is consistent with sourced pricing.• Develop reporting and metrics.• Partner with the business, Legal, Insurance, Audit and Procurement in terms of formulating a negotiation strategy for contractual agreement.• Collaborate with Business Development, Procurement Consultants and Specialists related to a contracting and negotiation strategy.• Develop negotiation strategies and assemble fact-based cases for use with suppliersPreferred Skills/Experience – Optional but preferred skills/experience. Include:• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills required - Intermediate Written Communications and Oral Communication skills required - Intermediate Effectiveness Measurement skills required• Advanced Contracts Review skills required - Intermediate Problem-Solving• skills required Proficient in procurement systems and current industry standard PC applications and systems.• Thrive in an interdependent, team environment.• Should exhibit exemplary behaviors in Drive Execution, Communicate, Build Partnership and emphasis on Own It and Reach OutEducation/Certifications – Include:• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. A Juris Doctorate is helpful, therefore preferred.• Four (4) years of contract negotiating experience required with two (2) years’ experience negotiating business contractual terms, strategy planning and analysis and review of existing contractual agreements preferred.• Two (2) years of experience with business contractual terms required; legal contractual terms preferred.• Two (2) years negotiation strategy planning and analysis and review of existing contractual agreements preferred - Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification preferred. –• Institute of Supply Management (I.S.M.) affiliation preferred.• Contract Management CertificationCompany DescriptionFounded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b

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