Procurement Contracts Manager with Paralegal Experience

Hillsdale, NJ 07642

Posted: 10/02/2024 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Industry: Other Area(s) Job Number: 602

Job Description

We're seeking a procurement professional with paralegal experience to join our Procurement team.  This is a six-month contract assignment with the possibility of converting to a full-time employee if performance is solid

Onsite 4 days a week for this role with one day from Home

  Summary: The Procurement Contracts Manager will oversee the company's sourcing capabilities and supply chain. They will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of contracts, from identifying requirements to negotiating contracts, and work to ensure that the most cost-efficient deals are acquired without compromising on quality.

Responsibilities:
  • Direct and support initiatives that prioritize projects with plan-wide benefits, aligning them with corporate budgetary goals
  • Negotiate contracts and ensure provider contracts are configured timely and accurately.
  • Oversee functions performed by the delegated vendor(s) as they relate to benefit configuration, claims processing, provider setup, and account payable system.
  • Facilitate improvement of the payment transaction process by interacting with providers and the finance team
  • Manage the implementation of upgrades and new products related to Core Systems.
  • Manage indirect procurement activities and project-based programs for new and existing contracts, including amendments, renewals, and/or negotiated acquisitions.
  • Manage some of the post-award contract activities.
  • Manage the Contract Management tool.
  • Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
  • Paralegal contract expertise required
  • 5 plus years experience in a procurement management role
  • Proven experience and knowledge of contract principles and procedures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
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Jason Destro

Over 20 years’ of recruiting experience with hands-on recruiting and placement of I.T. professionals (Full Time, Temp 2 Perm, & Contingent) in the NJ/NY/CT/PA marketplace for a wide variety of today's demanding IT skill sets. Focused on delivering exceptional service by understanding client’s objectives and goals.

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