Contract Manager

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That\’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your Role:

You will lead the transfer of IT contracts from Electronics to new company, oversee vendor negotiations, and manage contracts and IT procurement activities post-Day 2. You will also provide commercial, contractual, and financial management expertise to ensure the business optimizes value for money from contracts with suppliers/third parties. Your key responsibilities include:

1. Lead the transfer of IT contracts from Merck to NewCo, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
2. Act as the primary point of commercial contact for third-party suppliers.
3. Provide commercial support for the negotiation of new or renewed contracts as appropriate.
4. Lead vendor negotiation and manage the issue and renewal of all technology contracts.
5. Review supplier/partner performance against defined SLAs and ensure services and invoices are consistent with the terms of the contract.
6. Manage contracts and IT procurement activities post-Day 2 to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
7. Manage supplier relationships during the exit period and ensure fulfilment of supplier’s/partner’s responsibilities during the exit period.

Key results areas of your role will be the successful transfer and management of IT contracts, ensuring compliance and optimal performance post-Day 2, and that SLAs have clearly defined expectations & contracts are negotiated competitively.

Who you are:

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Ability to absorb complex, conflicting information and use it to produce IT solutions.
• Proven experience in IT contract management, vendor negotiations, and managing SLAs.
• IT contract interpretation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent coordination and analytical skills.
• 5+ years of IT Contract Management experience.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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