- Analyze, draft, and negotiate agreements and solicitations with minimal direction, according to organizational guidelines and procedures.
- Develop strategies in collaboration with executive and senior leadership to develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Advocate for CDW’s “win-win” approach via influential written and verbal communication of CDW’s positions.
- Develop relationships across CDW’s business units and partner community.
- Utilize a contract management tracking database to ensure transparency of negotiation progress, memorialize agreement risk, and maintain an organized portfolio.
- Provide training and guidance to account teams, peers, and other internal stakeholders regarding contract terms, contract review procedures, and negotiation strategies.
- Participate in process improvement project teams.
- Serve as a mentor to Contract Negotiation Analysts.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6 years’ experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements and procurement solicitations.
OR
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
- 4 years’ experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements and procurement solicitations.
- Demonstrable IT industry, contract negotiation, and business acumen.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize and address both business and legal opportunities and risks.
- Excellent written communication skills with a comprehensive command of drafting and delivering contract terms and concepts.
- Proven ability to persuasively articulate positions throughout the negotiation process.
- Illustrated ability to effectively interact, influence and gain acceptance of coworkers within different levels of the organization and within different departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe editing tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Prefer Federal sector experience.