Contract Management Consultant

About the position Responsibilities • Review Supplier requests for changes to contract terms and conditions, assess risks, and recommend responses. • Ensure compliance of contract documents with Verizon's established format. • Act as a liaison between Sourcing Specialists, Business Partners, Legal, and Suppliers. • Negotiate contract issue resolutions with Suppliers in coordination with Verizon Legal support. • Prepare contract document templates for Request for Proposals (RFPs) in collaboration with Sourcing Specialists. • Resolve contractual issues and respond to Supplier inquiries. • Manage high-volume end-of-year and end-of-quarter renewals using agreed-upon templates. • Meet with Legal counsel to clarify and negotiate contractual issues with Suppliers. • Interpret contractual rights and obligations for business partners and Sourcing Specialists. • Ensure inclusion of current Verizon standard language in all contracts and manage supplier dispute resolutions. Requirements • A LLB, BCL, or equivalent degree. • Experience in telecom network or IT. • Experience in contract management or sourcing positions. • Experience in negotiating and managing agreements. • Proficient issue resolution and negotiation skills. • Project management experience. • Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables in a dynamic environment. • Understanding of procurement contract clauses and principles. • Understanding of procurement contract risks and mitigation strategies. • Proficient in contract drafting skills, particularly in Statement of Work (SOW). Nice-to-haves • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certification. • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification. • Certifications from the National Contract Management Association, such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM). • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. • Lean Six Sigma experience and/or certification. Benefits • Hybrid work environment with defined work location including work from home and office days. • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.