The Contracts Administrator job is comprised of either a Deal Specialist or a Deal Manager role. Both work in a multi-cultural environment and cover multiple countries and / or lines of business. The work is fast-paced and seasonal in nature, corresponding with Oracle's quarterly and annual fiscal cycles.
The Deal Specialist validates and processes approvals for deals deviating from the contract entity matrix. Processes the deals in accordance with Oracle's policies and business approvals, in response to requests received from Sales. The Deal Specialist follows defined engagement guidelines to liaise with other Customer Deal Desk teams, Finance, Legal, and other groups across Oracle to ensure policy compliance and mitigate corporate risk.
Key Responsibilities :
- Contract Drafting , Review, and Negotiation : Prepare, review, and modify a wide range of agreements (e.g., vendor, client, sales, and non-disclosure) to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
- Contract Lifecycle Management : Manage the entire contract process from initial request and authoring through execution, performance monitoring, renewal, or termination.
- Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure all parties adhere to contract terms and conditions, monitor adherence to federal, state, and local laws, and identify and mitigate potential legal, financial, and operational risks. Strict adherence internal contract management policies and procedures
- Stakeholder Collaboration : Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams (legal, AR, reporting, collections, process owners, business practice and approvers) and Sales to ensure mutual understanding and agreement on contract terms & approvals.
- Q management : Ensure all contractual records and correspondence are attached in the Q system for efficiency and easy retrieval and allowing for continuity
- Dispute Resolution : Address and resolve any contract-related issues, conflicts, or breaches in a timely and professional manner to avoid litigation and maintain positive relationships.
- Continuous Improvement : Proactively identify and analyze areas for process optimization, operational efficiency, and service quality enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and innovative solutions. Track the effectiveness of improvement initiatives through data-driven metrics. Additionally, possessing practical knowledge of crafting and leveraging AI prompts to support automation, workflow enhancement, and informed decision-making.
Career Level - IC2