Rutgers University
Contract Negotiator
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title:
Contract Negotiator
Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department:
University Procurement
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a
top 100 best large employer
in America,
Rutgers' commitment to its employees
includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment.
Posting Summary:
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Contract Negotiator for University Procurement Services. Reporting to the Contract Manager, this position is responsible for independently negotiating and managing goods and services contracts in alignment with Rutgers University business requirements and objectives, best practices in procurement and strategic sourcing and Rutgers University Procurement and Payment Policy.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:Prepares, reviews and negotiates complex supplier contracts, including high-value/mission-critical departmental contracts for multiple categories and types of purchases.Handles all redlines in contracts and related documents, and negotiates changes to ensure that Rutgers is securing the best value in its contracts.Collaborates closely and provides critical support to the Contracts Team, Strategic Sourcing Team, Supplier Relationship Managers, Transactional Team and various Stakeholders.Reviews requisitions associated with assigned contracts and processes requisition in accordance with University Procurement policies and procedures.Advises/represents Rutgers on contractual topics and negotiations.Acts as a point of contact for all formal and legal correspondence relating to contractual matters.Works closely with University General Counsel, Risk Management, University Communications and Marketing, and other departments as required.Manages assigned contracts over their lifecycle tracking and implements any need for amendments, renewals, terminations and other necessary contractual action.Prepares a report of contracted suppliers that can be utilized university wide or by individual departments.
Position Status:
Full Time
FLSA:
Exempt
Annual Minimum Salary:
79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary:
100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary:
121582.00
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Five (5) years of experience in finance, including but not limited to, drafting and negotiating contracts.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Extensive contracting experience, including the ability to interpret legal clauses and draft legal/contractual counterproposals.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to foster strong working relationships.Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision in a matrixed organization.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.Excellent communication, writing, facilitation, collaboration and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated strong project management and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience and intricate knowledge of Jaggaer eProcurement system.Experience with procurement (P2P) systems, preferably Oracle and Jaggaer.Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft's suite of Office products.
Posting Details:
Posting Number:
24ST2183
Posting Open Date:
09/11/2024
Regional Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
City:
Piscataway
State:
NJ
Immunization Requirements:
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title:
Contract Negotiator
Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department:
University Procurement
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a
top 100 best large employer
in America,
Rutgers' commitment to its employees
includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment.
Posting Summary:
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Contract Negotiator for University Procurement Services. Reporting to the Contract Manager, this position is responsible for independently negotiating and managing goods and services contracts in alignment with Rutgers University business requirements and objectives, best practices in procurement and strategic sourcing and Rutgers University Procurement and Payment Policy.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:Prepares, reviews and negotiates complex supplier contracts, including high-value/mission-critical departmental contracts for multiple categories and types of purchases.Handles all redlines in contracts and related documents, and negotiates changes to ensure that Rutgers is securing the best value in its contracts.Collaborates closely and provides critical support to the Contracts Team, Strategic Sourcing Team, Supplier Relationship Managers, Transactional Team and various Stakeholders.Reviews requisitions associated with assigned contracts and processes requisition in accordance with University Procurement policies and procedures.Advises/represents Rutgers on contractual topics and negotiations.Acts as a point of contact for all formal and legal correspondence relating to contractual matters.Works closely with University General Counsel, Risk Management, University Communications and Marketing, and other departments as required.Manages assigned contracts over their lifecycle tracking and implements any need for amendments, renewals, terminations and other necessary contractual action.Prepares a report of contracted suppliers that can be utilized university wide or by individual departments.
Position Status:
Full Time
FLSA:
Exempt
Annual Minimum Salary:
79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary:
100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary:
121582.00
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Five (5) years of experience in finance, including but not limited to, drafting and negotiating contracts.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Extensive contracting experience, including the ability to interpret legal clauses and draft legal/contractual counterproposals.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to foster strong working relationships.Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision in a matrixed organization.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.Excellent communication, writing, facilitation, collaboration and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated strong project management and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience and intricate knowledge of Jaggaer eProcurement system.Experience with procurement (P2P) systems, preferably Oracle and Jaggaer.Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft's suite of Office products.
Posting Details:
Posting Number:
24ST2183
Posting Open Date:
09/11/2024
Regional Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
City:
Piscataway
State:
NJ
Immunization Requirements:
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
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