Our client, a leading organization in the consulting industry, is seeking a Contract Specialist I to join their team. As a Contract Specialist I, you will be part of the Strategic Sourcing department supporting various business units. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent relationship management abilities, and a positive, can-do attitude which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** **Contract Specialist** **Location:** **Phoenix, AZ 85050 Or New York, NY 10285 (Hybrid role 3days onsite)** **Duration: 6+ Months with possible extension** **Pay Range: $30-$35/hr on W2** **Description:** **• Job Description-** o Support the business in engaging consulting services in a timely manner, and serve as a knowledgeable source on GSM processes and Amex policies o Support the business with sourcing, including supplier assessments and selections through competitive RFx activities o Lead contracting process, including template selection, drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements; review and manage the redlining of contracts using toolkits and defined escalation paths o Perform contract analysis as needed and advise Strategic Sourcing and Category managers on key contract considerations during sourcing process; identify risks, constraints, and opportunities o Engage relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions involving legal or regulatory requirements or contract standards; coordinate approval process and sign off through to compliant contract execution o Seek opportunities to increase value for the business, whether through cost saves, contractual terms that drive value, process efficiencies, speed to market, risk mitigation, or other innovative means to drive competitive value for Amex o Bring external insights, innovative ideas, and an enterprise view on market trends, competitive landscape value generation and strategic sourcing opportunities. o Assess engagements through a risk lens. Advise business partners on potential risks and take steps to mitigate any risks to the company; alert relevant stakeholders and SMEs to potential third party and contractual risks o Ensure that contracts, supporting documents and contract metadata are properly entered into organizational databases and securely maintained o Provide proactive, clear, and regular status updates to Sourcing and Category managers and Business Partners o Act as a point of contact for select business partners o Develop Cost Benefit Analysis and support the value measurement process through cost save validation. o Perform ad hoc financial or other analysis on internal and external data as needed; contribute to reporting and presentations for business customers and GSM stakeholders as needed o Maintain and promote the Blue Box Values by ensuring that work is completed to the highest professional, legal, and regulatory standards, and that the activities subject to review/procurement comply with the Company's stated business ethics **• Job Qualifications-** o Experience conducting RFx and or Contracting for Marketing & Promotion engagements- Media Creative, Experiential, Public Relations, Market Research etc. o Understanding of risk management and mitigation, a plus if within a regulated financial/banking environment o Skilled results-driven negotiator o Positive, “can do” attitude; ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, and at times unstructured environment, maintaining flexibility to meet the changing needs of the customers, business units and organization o Strong problem-solving skills, takes proactive steps to overcome obstacles, loop in the appropriate subject matter experts and keep projects on-track and moving forward o A self-starter who assumes accountability and manages multiple priorities o Strong teamwork skills and commitment to collaborating and partnering with customers, colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality results o Strong project management discipline, and experience managing complex projects from ideation through to execution o Proven track record of data analysis to develop insights and recommendations, solve business challenges, improve customer experience and bottom-line results o Excellent relationship management, communication, and organizational skills; ability to communicate professionally with executive level stakeholders o Experience working on cross-functional and/or global teams and ability to demonstrate a collaborative mindset o Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Ariba, Conga and Service Now is a plus o Understanding of contracting/procurement/sourcing function; experience in a risk environment is a plus o M.B.A / B.S. / B. A. o Minimum: 3 years of relevant professional experience is required in managing contract management • Start date and duration of assignment- Sept 15th 2025 (6 months) **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + 401(k) + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. 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