AddressJob Description
The Contracts Review Analyst supports the Strategic Sourcing organization with contract preparation and finalization. The Contract Analyst works closely with Avendra’s associates and Strategic Sourcing leadership, to ensure that the resulting contracts are of the highest, professional quality. The Contract Analyst prepares and reviews documents for compliance with Avendra’s internal rules, regulations and policies.
The role is highly visible and requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of Avendra’s Contract Management Regulations (CMR) and business model.
Position Reports to Manager, Contract Administration
Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
• Work directly with individual Initiative Owners and Strategic Sourcing leadership, and Avendra’s Legal Department to prepare contract documents utilizing templates and other standardized contract language.
• Ensure supplier business and legal terms are accurately reflected and contract standards (e.g. formatting, accurate references, spelling, grammar, adhering to processes, etc.) meet the highest, professional quality for final contract documents
• Evaluate contracts and identify approvals (via a CMR Summary form, Overview tab, and template questions in Ariba) required to comply with current policies and guidelines for Strategic Sourcing associates
• Utilize the Ariba Contracts system to effectively prepare contract documents, identify need for approvals and deviations to no fly zones, and ensure the delivery of high quality documents
Secondary Responsibilities
• Provide feedback to department leadership on Ariba Contracts design, functionality, and any issues.
• Provide feedback to department leadership on contract templates
• Perform special projects as requested to support the Legal Department
Primary Competencies
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Planning and Organization
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Effective Written and Oral Communications
• Conflict Management
• Relationship Building
Other Duties. Please note this role description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment. This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands. This is largely a sedentary role with some light lifting of files possibly needed.
Qualifications
Role Requirements
• Demonstrated history of exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to write clearly with a high degree of technical accuracy
• Well-developed verbal ability, including excellent grammar and sentence structure
• Knowledge of contracts, term sheets and other legal documents, including the ability to read and interpret contract documents and understand business concepts
• Ability to work independently in handling contract topics with members of Avendra’s Strategic Sourcing team and the Legal Department
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple projects, and work under time constraints
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and basic Microsoft Excel (formatting)
• Strong customer service orientation
Overnight Travel Requirements. Type: None
Years of Relevant Experience. 1-2 years of experience
Education Requirements. BS/BA in relevant field preferred, or equivalent years' experience
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
