Senior Contracts Specialist

• The Senior Contract Specialist (IT, Network & Cloud) plays a pivotal role as the bridge between technical requirements and legal/financial compliance. In this position, you will oversee complex procurement, SLA negotiations, and licensing models tailored to modern data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software
• Your expertise will directly impact company goals by optimizing cloud spending, mitigating vendor risk, and building a scalable procurement framework across our IT and Cloud footprint
• Contract Negotiation & Drafting:
  Define and negotiate complex Service Level Agreements (SLAs), focusing on critical uptime metrics, latency, and mean time to repair (MTTR)
• Licensing & Model Transitions:
  Manage the transition from legacy perpetual licenses to subscription-based cloud models across platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP
• Data Privacy & Compliance:
  Ensure all vendor agreements adhere to GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, and internal security standards in coordination with the CISO
• Financial & Cost Optimization:
  Monitor cloud consumption to eliminate unused licenses or inactive instances, driving cost savings across the organization
• Lifecycle & Renewal Management:
  Oversee contract timelines and co-terminous renewal structures to maximize bargaining power and streamline renewals
• Dispute Resolution & Vendor Oversight:
  Enforce SLA compliance and negotiate credit claims when vendors fail to meet performance and uptime commitments
• Asset & Security Tracking:
  Work with cross-functional teams to maintain an accurate inventory of physical hardware assets (routers, switches, servers) and software licenses

• Health & wellbeing:
  Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Time away:
  Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) match:
  Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
• Mental wellness:
  Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

The ideal candidate possesses a strong grasp of SaaS, IaaS, and modern virtualization technologies, alongside a proven track record of contract lifecycle management

You thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at translating technical jargon into clear business terms, and know how to partner with cross-functional technical, legal, and financial leaders to protect company interests

• Software Proficiency:
  Hands-on experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms and enterprise ERP tools like SAP or Oracle
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years of dedicated experience in IT procurement, technology vendor management, or legal contract administration
• Technical Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of cloud hierarchy (Public vs. Private), virtualization, and network security concepts
• Cross-Functional Communication:
  Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts from engineering teams into clear, business-driven terms for executives
• Legal & Compliance Acumen:
  Solid understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) rights, liability limitations, and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Information Technology, or a related field
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CCCM) certification
• Foundational cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner)
• Experience managing data center hardware procurement alongside cloud software contracts