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Job Category
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department
University Procurement
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed to maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for military veterans, and ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community with the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Contract Negotiator for University Procurement Services. Reporting to the Contract Manager, this position is responsible for independently negotiating and managing goods and services contracts in alignment with Rutgers University business requirements and objectives, best practices in procurement, and Rutgers University Procurement and Payment Policy. This position is the central point of contact for suppliers, internal procurement personnel, and departments for the contract areas that the position manages.
Key Duties
Prepares, reviews, and negotiates complex supplier contracts, including high-value/mission-critical departmental contracts.
Handles redlines in contracts and negotiates changes to ensure that Rutgers secures the best value.
Collaborates closely with the Contracts Team, Strategic Sourcing Team, Supplier Relationship Managers, and various stakeholders to understand contractual challenges and develop solutions.
Reviews requisitions associated with assigned contracts and processes them in accordance with University Procurement policies.
Advises/represents Rutgers on contractual topics and negotiations.
Acts as a point of contact for all formal and legal correspondence relating to contractual matters.
Works closely with University General Counsel, Risk Management, and other departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Manages assigned contracts over their lifecycle, tracking and implementing amendments, renewals, or terminations.
Prepares reports of contracted suppliers for university-wide use.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Five (5) years of experience in finance, including drafting and negotiating contracts.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive contracting experience, including the ability to interpret legal clauses and draft counterproposals.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision in a matrixed organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
Excellent communication, writing, facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated strong project management and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with Jaggaer eProcurement system.
Experience with procurement (P2P) systems, preferably Oracle and Jaggaer.
Position Information
Position Status: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 37.50
FLSA: Exempt
Annual Salary Range: $79,387.00 - $121,582.00
Special Instructions to Applicants
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings. For more information on Rutgers University's commitment to diversity and inclusion, click here.
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