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Job title: Contract Management Analyst
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

Job id # 3342

CR- $30-$37/HR 

Description:

LOOKING FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND GENERAL OFFICE. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND WILL BE REQUIRED ON-SITE MINIMUM ONCE A MONTH AND POTENTIALLY MORE DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NEED. CLIENT LAPTOP WILL BE ISSUED. 

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:

1.  Familiarity with a company’s Sourcing/Procurement/Contracting process
2.  Proven track record of being able to quickly understand and distill complex processes into easily digestible instructions/guides
3.  Ability to serve as a single point of contact and guide others through complex processes

Job Description

The selected candidate would be the Sourcing subject matter expert that 1) understands the end-to-end Sourcing process, 2) is able to document that process, 3) develop aids to help Program Managers successfully navigate the RFP/RFQ, contracting, change order process (cyber security, privacy reviews, budget updates), and 4) facilitate the Digital Strategy, Cyber Security, Privacy review process. Additionally, the person in this role would also help coordinate solicitations and submit new contract and change order requests.

Core Tasks:

• Document existing processes and create training materials
• Perform a stock take of current contracts and develop a timeline for actions required for each including timelines and key milestones
• New Contracts. Work with existing Program Managers and Sourcing toUnderstand the current steps a Program Manager needs to take to onboard a new vendor, establish a new contract, and complete all required internal client's Sourcing hurdles, like cyber security, digital strategy, privacy, and legal. Develop a training aid that helps Program Managers navigate the steps they need to take to create new contracts
• When to engage with IT
• When to engage with Cyber Security
• When to engage with Digital Strategy
• When to engage with Privacy
• When to engage the vendor
• When to engage Legal
• RFPs/RFQs. Work with existing Program Managers and Sourcing to develop a Scope of work for the RFP/RFQ process Easy to follow step-by-step guide Program Managers can use to walk them through the RFP/RFQ process A RFP/RFQ timeline/training aid. Coordinate the RFP/RFQ process, like contract opportunity announcements, bidders conference, scoring team
• Existing Contracts. Work with existing Program Managers and Sourcing subject matter experts to Document the current Sourcing process Program Managers must follow to update contracts. Develop a training aid that helps Program Managers navigate the steps they need to take to update/modify/extend existing contracts. For example,
• --- When do Program Mangers need to submit a new Engagement Request versus utilizing and utilizing an existing Engagement Request?
• --- When does a Master Service Agreement (MSA) cover new and existing contracts with the same vendor?

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience working with contracts
• BS/BA Degree, or equivalent work experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with client's Sourcing and Procurement processes is a plus
• Experience working with an investor-owned utility
• High level of organization
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex processes to a wide audience

****************Local candidates to California only *******No C2C Candidates************

Job title: Contract Administrator

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

Job id # 3326

Pay Rate : $50k - $70k per Annum 

Description:

**LOOKING FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY** The role is hybrid: 3 days a week onsite Tues to Thurs

TOP THINGS:

System Integrator Contract Administration Experience on large transformation programs 

Client laptop will be provided. However, due to major order delays, candidate must use their own laptop to avoid delays in starting.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to support a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation program valued at $1.5 billion. This role will be responsible for negotiating, administering, and managing contracts related to system integrator (SI) services, software licensing, cloud subscriptions, and other third-party engagements. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, procurement, program leadership, and vendor partners to ensure favorable terms, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Negotiation & Drafting

• Lead or support negotiation of complex master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SoWs), change orders, and software/cloud license agreements with system integrators and software vendors (e.g., SAP, hyperscalers).
• Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to ensure contractual terms are consistent with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and commercial best practices.
• Draft and review contract terms related to pricing, deliverables, SLAs, IP ownership, warranties, indemnities, and exit clauses.

Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management

• Maintain an organized and current repository of all contracts, amendments, and supporting documents.
• Track key contract milestones, obligations, notice periods, renewals, and deliverables.
• Ensure that contract terms are enforced throughout the program lifecycle and escalate any non-compliance or disputes.

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Work with finance and procurement teams to monitor invoicing, purchase orders, accruals, and budget alignment.
• Support cost validation and reconciliation against contract terms and rate cards.
• Assist in commercial governance processes, including vendor performance reviews, change request management, and contract compliance audits.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the liaison between the program, vendors, procurement, and legal for all contract-related matters.
• Collaborate with PMO and technical leads to ensure contract deliverables align with program objectives.
• Advise on commercial risks, mitigation strategies, and contract interpretation issues.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience managing IT services contracts, including large-scale systems integration and enterprise software licensing.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, cloud deployment models (e.g., RISE with SAP, SaaS), and professional services procurement.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and risk management in large programs.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Procurement, or a related field.
• Certification in contract management (e.g., CPCM, CCCM, or IACCM) – preferred.
• PMP or Agile certification – a plus for understanding project delivery impacts on contract execution.

Tools & Systems:

• Proficient in contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, or DocuSign CLM).
• Experience with ERP procurement tools and collaboration platforms like SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence.

Key Attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced, high-stakes, and multi-vendor program environment.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed organization with global teams and enterprise governance.

JOB CODE: 3342, 3326