Contracts Specialist,Senior

Overview

Senior Contracts Specialist who drafts, negotiates, administers and manages contracts, aligning terms with business objectives and stakeholder needs across the full contract lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Draft, negotiate and execute complex, high impact supplier agreements in collaboration with legal, stakeholders, sourcing, finance and other cross functional areas.
• Collaborate with sourcing, stakeholders, legal and other SMEs to develop contract strategies to protect Qualcomm business, IP, and leadership positions, and to gain early access to tools, advanced materials, and technologies.
• Research, analyze, and present contractual positions (i.e. liability, confidentiality etc.), in collaboration with stakeholders and SMEs, with a focus on assessment and risk mitigation.
• Be responsible for managing contractual results, through negotiation or other means.
• Lead and manage contract management systems and related business processes in accordance with business unit requirements.
• Drive contract process improvements to support business objectives, reduce cycle time, and eliminate non-value-added costs.
• Lead contract-related initiatives, escalations, and process improvements that support business objectives, mitigate risk, and improve operational efficiency.
• Support the development and implementation of contract strategies, templates, playbooks, and business processes aligned with organizational objectives.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 2+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience, OR Associate's degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 4+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience, OR High School diploma or equivalent in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 6+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in drafting, reviewing, redlining and negotiating procurement contracts.
• Applies and maintains current understanding of Qualcomm policies, positions, and operations as well as legal guidelines related to contracts administration and/or management.

Details

• Works independently with minimal supervision and exercises sound judgment in managing complex contract matters.
• Manages competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams across business, legal, sourcing, finance, engineering, and other stakeholder groups.
• Communicates complex contractual issues clearly and effectively to stakeholders with varying levels of contract, business, and technical knowledge.