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Contract Management Specialist with German (all genders)
Bratislava
Job No. r00254042
Full-time - Hybrid
Job Description
WHAT WILL YOU DO
Contract Specialists assist with managing clients in a manner that maximizes value for Accenture and our clients.
Contract Specialists must be capable of managing contracts, including subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements. Contract Specialists are generally co-located with Accenture business/client units and project teams (often on client premises) and are expected to maintain a high level of visibility on the account as they perform their contract management responsibilities.
Contract Specialists may also direct the work activities of junior contract management professionals and other related engagement staff allocated to a business or client unit, acting as a role model for contract management staff and a trusted partner to the business. Contract Specialists may be client facing and hence may play a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership/Engagement:
Lead/participate in contract management team on a specific project or account.
Work with client engagement teams and client counterparts to assist with day-to-day contract management support and to understand delivery requirements.
Drive process efficiency to current tasks and seek innovative ways to improve performance of the team.
People & Portfolio Management / Development:
Supervise, mentor and coach junior contract management staff allocated to a specific project or account to ensure most effective utilisation of resources.
Provide input for priority setting for junior staff.
Participate in the development and delivery of contract/commercial training modules for contract management staff on a specific project or account where appropriate.
Risk & Issue Management:
Assist with reporting, documenting commercial and contract risks and issues, following up with contract management leads to coordinate completion of open actions.
Escalate matters to CM Management in a timely and controlled fashion (in accordance with guidelines) and help ensure affected parties are notified in an appropriate manner.
Assist with drafting and/or reviewing appropriate reports in compliance with contract management processes and account delivery requirements.
Sales Support:
Provide support for pre-award sales activities including supporting the development of responses to client RFPs or similar, working with business to draft contract schedules and participate in negotiations if required.
Contracting, Drafting and Negotiation:
Assist with drafting and review of contractual documents (i.e., Statements of Work, Change Requests, Arrangement Letters, Subcontracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (not exclusive, etc.) and collaborating with other internal organizations, under direction of a contract management lead where appropriate.
Observe and/ or participate in negotiations if needed.
Commercial and Contract Management Processes:
Implement and administer contract management processes together with day to day support on a specific project or account.
INTERESTED?
Please apply directly or send us your CV to kristina.balazova@accenture.com or feel free to ask any question related to job positions & career opportunities in Accenture.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Accenture offers a competitive compensation package. As required by the Slovak law we hereby state, that the legal monthly minimum gross base pay ranges from 2 300 € depending on your professional and personal qualifications in the required areas. We offer 250 € for your German language skill on top of your monthly salary.
Recognition:
• Guaranteed paid overtime or overtime vacation
• Flexible Benefit System - budget to be spent on services of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure
• Refer-a-Friend – get a bonus in the employee referral program
• Loyalty rewards
Flexibility:
• Flexible working arrangements (time & place of work)
Future:
• Wide range of trainings and expert lectures
• Regular performance review and career growth possibilities
• Ongoing career guidance and mentoring (Global Mentoring Program, Lean In)
• Employee share purchase plan
Family & Health:
• 3 extra days off
• Sick leave salary compensation (up to 100%)
• Home-office equipment
• Family oriented benefits (Wedding, Parental and Baby days-off and bonuses)
• Employee assistance services (professional psychological, financial and legal help)
• Multisport card
Qualifications
WHAT WE EXPECT
- Minimum Master’s degree required.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience as a contract manager.
- Fluent English and German language skills.
- Demonstrated experience as part of a contract management or procurement team.
- Demonstrated experience of managing contract and commercial issues and understanding main commercial principles.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Basic understanding of general commercial contracting regulations and principles and subcontracting practices.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of legal principles as they relate to commercial and contract management considered as a plus.
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives
