IT Contracts and Assets Lead

Role Summary

The IT Contracts and Assets Lead ensures the effective and compliant management of IT procurement, vendor contracts, and IT asset oversight. This role collaborates with IT leaders, Finance, and Procurement to align procurement and contracting activities with company policies, including Delegation of Authority (DOA) and procurement guidelines. The role ensures timely contract renewals, thorough reviews of MSAs, SOWs, and related documentation, and maintains a centralized repository for contracts, revisions, change orders, and associated Capital Authorization Requests (CARs). Strong technical, business, organizational, and negotiation skills are required to deliver value and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Compliance: Ensure all IT procurement aligns with corporate policies, including procurement and DOA guidelines. Monitor and enforce compliance across vendor engagements; act as the primary liaison between IT, Finance, and Procurement to streamline processes.
• Contract Management: Oversee all stages of vendor contract management, including MSAs and SOWs; ensure clarity in objectives, deliverables, milestones, and staffing requirements. Support IT leaders in negotiations for favorable terms; ensure timely renewal of contracts and seek opportunities to consolidate or renegotiate for cost savings and stronger relationships.
• Asset and Repository Management: Maintain a centralized repository for IT contracts, revisions, change orders, and CARs. Track IT capital and operational expenditures related to procurement; develop reporting tools to provide visibility into contract statuses, asset utilization, and compliance metrics.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with IT leaders to translate business needs into procurement strategies; serve as SME on procurement and contracting best practices; provide regular updates on procurement performance, compliance, and vendor relationships.
• Risk Management and Reporting: Identify contract risks and collaborate to resolve them; monitor and report on key metrics including renewal timelines, compliance, and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) required; Master Degree (MBA) preferred
• Experience: 5-7+ years in IT procurement, contract management, or similar role, preferably in a global organization; experience reviewing and negotiating MSAs/SOWs/change orders; compliance with DOA and corporate policies; familiarity with capital authorization processes; pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience is a plus
• Certifications: CPSM preferred; CTPE preferred

Skills

• Contractual and Procurement Expertise: Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract language, and compliance requirements
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate favorable vendor terms, including cost reductions and flexible service terms
• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with IT systems, software, and infrastructure related to procurement and vendor contracts
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze vendor proposals and contracts for risks and optimization opportunities
• Organizational Skills: Manage multiple contracts, timelines, and stakeholders effectively
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication; effective cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) – Required
• Master Degree (MBA) – Preferred