Temporary Contracting Specialist - (Job Number: 240260) - IEEE

Qualifications – Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Work Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience preferred with contract negotiation and document review in a procurement capacity (category of spend including, but not limited to:International and domestic hotels, conference centers, transportation, meeting management agencies, AV and other support services).
• 2-4 years’ experience in hotel sales and/or meeting planning industry.

Skills and Requirements

• High proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel), and electronic mail applications.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written), time and project management skills, dedication to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.
• Must have advanced negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven team environment.
• Positive attitude and a supportive, team-based approach towards the attainment of departmental goals.
• Exceptional cultural awareness, judgment, and tact; routine interaction with various levels of employee and an international constituency of society/council/region officers, volunteers, and partner associations/institutions.
• Requires the ability to deal with difficult people and successfully meet objectives.
• Strong ability in problem solving/conflict resolution utilizing critical and strategic thinking skills for turnaround to positive outcomes to meet objectives.
• Exhibits good judgment and decision making on how to react to differing situations.
• Must have the ability to represent the IEEE in a professional manner.