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Senior Contract Specialist
Transamerica US
Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
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Job Family
Contract Mgmt
Job Description Summary
This position is responsible for drafting and creating Procurement, Outsourcing and Vendor Management contracts and service agreements between the company and third parties.
Responsibilities
• Apply procurement, outsourcing and vendor management contract formation concepts and processes and articulates key contract formation terminology.
• Articulate the main types of contracts and service agreements used in procurement, outsourcing and vendor management and their implications; develop and manage contract templates and determine their appropriate use.
• Understand and apply contract provisions in contract development and contract management activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of how contract law for procurement, outsourcing and vendor management can be applied to identify and avoid liabilities and define opportunities to improve processes and service levels.
• Administer both simple and complex contracts.
• Record and store contract details and supporting information, leveraging Sharepoint, MS Word and Ariba.
• If required, negotiate contract provisions for initial agreements and ongoing amendments; facilitate coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret vendors contracts, participate in contract change negotiations, and monitor fulfillment of contractual obligations.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of experience in procurement, outsourcing and vendor management contract law and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of the procurement and vendor management contracting process.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite and Ariba Contract Management System.
Behavioral Qualifications
• Written/verbal communication and listening skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to meet assigned deadlines.
Our Culture
At Transamerica we promote a Future Fit mindset. What is a Future Fit mindset?
• Acting as One fosters an environment of positive collaboration.
• Accountability allows us to own the problem as well as the solution.
• Agility inspires new ideas, innovation and challenges the status quo.
• Customer Centricity encourages an above and beyond approach to our customer.
Working Conditions
• Office environment.
• Occasional travel, domestic or international, may be required.
Why Work for Us
Total Rewards at Transamerica: It’s more than a paycheck.
Our comprehensive Total Rewards package is designed to help support you in many ways — throughout all stages of your life and career. We provide a competitive, market-driven program that encompasses base compensation, bonus potential, retirement, health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, plus great employee perks. All designed with you in mind… to help you live your best life, grow personally and professionally - and feel valued for the work you do.
Learn more about our Total Rewards Package.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Transamerica Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.
AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.
Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Transamerica Companies.
Ontario Applicants:
Our Company is committed to providing accessibility to those with disabilities in a manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 ("AODA").