Senior Contract Specialist at Solugenix Corp

Senior Contract Specialist
Irvine, CA/San Antonio, TX (Remote/Hybrid)
12+ Month Contract
Job ID 25-09385

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious and large investment management company in their search for a  Senior Contract Specialist. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity based out of Irvine, CA/San Antonio, TX (Remote/Hybrid).

The Senior Contract Specialist provides support to the Strategic Sourcing department, which provides services to the Client Group business areas within Client Group on an enterprise level. Strategic Sourcing collaborates closely with internal customers and partners to understand business requirements for goods and services and to fulfill those needs; this includes marketing, data/analytics, digital, investment management, consulting, professional services, print, and more. The Senior Contract Specialist will focus on the administration, management, and negotiation of a broad range of sourcing projects and contracts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 5-6 years of advanced contracting/sourcing experience with mastery of strategic and tactical procurement principles, practices, and models.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, partners (e.g. business, IT, Legal, Risk, etc.), and Suppliers to deliver consistently excellent results and value for stakeholders.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and change while working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage individual project timelines and drive completion of projects under limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills to all audience levels, including the ability to effectively conduct complex project/program meetings and influence others.
• Experience in other disciplines is highly preferred but not required (e.g., Finance, Operations, Technology, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Partners with the business to determine objectives of negotiation (e.g., additional services, optimal value, favorable contract terms, etc.).
• Develops, scopes, constructs, issues, and coordinates requests for Information, Quotation, and Proposal, based on the business requirements.
• Develops negotiation strategies and leads negotiations of complex contract provisions.
• Partners closely with the business and other subject matter advisors to ensure that the best interests of Client Group are represented in negotiations.
• Evaluate and manage RFX vendor responses and provide analysis and recommendations to the business area.
• Coordinates with Legal, Insurance, and Risk departments to develop complex Statements of Work (SOW) or contracts for sourcing engagements or projects.
• Ensures the terms and conditions in the contract meet the business requirements; helps Business Partners understand contractual implications.
• Responsibilities may also include working with the business areas in developing overall vendor strategy including spend analysis, vendor and product/service research, benchmarking, vendor viability, and risk mitigation.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $68.97/hour to $68.97/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About the Client
Our client is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world's oldest and largest investment management organizations. They have offices globally.

About Solugenix
Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.
Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated our financial client focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.