"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Contracts Specialist

Location: Phoenix, AZ, 85054

Duration: 12-months Contract

Pay Rate: $25 to $27/hr. on W2

Job Description:

The Contracts Specialist will be required to negotiate legal contracts and commercials for these contracts across all categories that include but are not limited to Marketing & Advertising, Customer Service, Professional Services, GREWE, and Technology. The contacts Specialist will also be responsible for managing the M&A transaction related to the procurement function and will be willing to sign the NDA for these transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring end to end delivery of market procurement strategy through to operational execution
• Be part of procurement professionals on the team to implement regional category management strategies and plans for related sourcing activity.
• Developing savings plans by developing and maintaining competitive market intelligence for all categories.
• Developing and accountable for the relationships across all Blue Box Business Unit leaders
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with M&A team and corp dev team
• Act as the coordination point for all M&A global engagements which will be project based.
• Maintain and promote Amex 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.
• Thorough understanding of contract law, sourcing strategies, supplier development and complex negotiations.
• Successfully manage time pressure, work against deadlines, and deliver strong results on schedule; prioritize based on customer or business need, urgency, and/or importance; effectively integrate and align with internal business partners.
• Handling multiple and competing priorities both internally in procurement and within the business

Qualification:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of procurement experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience managing large complex contracts and commercial deals.
• Strong project management skills and financial management experience including development of CBA's, PowerPoint presentations, and financial models.
• Solid knowledge and proven experience working with cross-functional teams to develop and execute complex, time and commercial-sensitive strategies
• Must be an independent self-starter and have proven ability to drive results and prioritize work activities
• Ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, and at times unstructured environment and maintain flexibility to meet the changing needs of the customer and business units.
• Graduate degree & MBA/Post graduate degree as a plus (or relevant experience
• Experience with various eProcurement tools like Ariba will be advantageous.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.