IT Contracts and Assets Lead

Role Summary

The IT Contracts and Assets Lead oversees IT procurement, vendor contracts, and IT asset oversight, ensuring compliance with company policies and efficient contract management. The role collaborates with IT leaders, Finance, and Procurement to align contracting activities with DOA and procurement guidelines, manage contract renewals, and maintain a centralized repository for contracts and related documents.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Compliance: Ensure all IT procurement aligns with corporate policies, including procurement and DOA guidelines. Monitor and enforce compliance across all vendor engagements, flagging risks or non-compliance for resolution. Act as the primary liaison between IT, Finance, and Procurement to streamline procurement processes.
• Contract Management: Oversee all stages of vendor contract management, including reviews of MSAs and SOWs, ensuring clarity in objectives, deliverables, payment milestones, and resource/staffing requirements. Support IT leaders in vendor negotiations, advocating for favorable terms. Ensure timely renewal of contracts, minimize disruptions, and identify opportunities to consolidate or renegotiate contracts for cost savings and better relationships.
• Asset and Repository Management: Maintain a centralized repository for all IT contracts, revisions, change orders, and associated CARs. Track IT capital and operational expenditures related to procurement and vendor management. Develop and manage 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 actionable procurement and contract strategies. Provide regular updates to the Global IT Operations Leader on procurement performance, compliance status, and vendor relationship effectiveness.
• Risk Management and Reporting: Identify risks within contracts and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve them. Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including contract renewal timelines, compliance adherence, and vendor performance.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 5-7 years (or more) of IT procurement, contract management, or a similar role, preferably in a global organization. Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, and change orders. Hands-on experience managing procurement in compliance with DOA and corporate policies. Familiarity with capital authorization processes and tracking related to IT projects. Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is a plus.

Skills

• Contractual and Procurement Expertise: Strong understanding of procurement processes, legal language in contracts, and compliance requirements.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate favorable vendor terms, including cost reductions, performance guarantees, and flexible service terms.
• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with IT systems, software, and infrastructure as they relate to procurement and vendor contracts.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple contracts, timelines, and stakeholders efficiently.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to analyze vendor proposals and contracts for risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for optimization.

Education / Certifications (if present)

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) ‚Äì Preferred
• Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE) ‚Äì Preferred