Contracts Specialist at IHS Towers

Reports To: Senior Manager, Supply Chain Functional Excellence

Job Summary

• The Contracts Specialist will be responsible for complex contract drafting, compliance, risk management, audit, policy, negotiation support and supplier qualification oversight activities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other functions in an integrated team environment to develop procurement contract structures for a variety of complex goods and services.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and processes for the supply chain function.
• Provide contract risk and compliance oversight to the procurement department.
• Support leadership related to Supplier Management strategy and resolves issues. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies that support successful execution of the procurement packages.
• Conducts oversight and management of procurement process, subcontract and supply chain audits as required.
• Provide support to complex subcontract negotiations and produce playbooks/training materials for procurement teams.
• Establishes operating plan for procurement risk and compliance assessment activities.
• Lead interface between procurement and legal department on subcontract strategies and subcontract risk management.
• Provides expert support to assessments and the development of recovery plans, corrective and preventative actions related to subcontract claims and disputes.
• Supports the development of company or business unit procurement strategies. Provides oversight and guidance for category strategies.
• Assist project teams in their review of tender and bid documentation, and provide recommendations on contract terms and condition.
• Review bid clarifications/qualifications and related business opportunity documentation drafted by project teams
  

Education & Experience

• Law Degree or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience working with contracts and subcontracts.
• Experience of audit and the development of policies and procedures is desirable.