We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Vendor Contracts Manager to join our Climate Ops team.
This role is responsible for managing and tracking third-party engagements throughout the contracting lifecycle, from contract development to invoicing, ensuring compliance with legal and finance standards, and keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills, capable of navigating complex corporate processes and driving engagements forward in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities :
- Review and address all emails and messages at the start of the day to identify updates and action items for 15 third-party engagements.
- Document the progress of each engagement, including next steps, responsible parties, and follow-up timelines.
- Provide insight and guidance to Climate Ops team members on appropriate next steps and facilitate their execution.
- Collaborate with internal teams, loop in the correct stakeholders, and chase down answers to contracting-related questions.
- Ensure that all contracts adhere to standard legal and finance terms.
- Act as the liaison between Google Legal and suppliers for contract-related matters.
- Utilize internal systems to :
- Assess risk and ensure compliance.
- Request legal assistance.
- Create purchase requests and orders.
- Generate NDAs.
- Track the status of purchase requests, purchase orders, and invoices, and follow up to ensure timely processing and supplier payment.
- Respond promptly to ad-hoc requests and questions.
- Monitor ongoing and new engagements throughout the day to ensure they move forward efficiently.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Excellent organizational and task management skills : ability to track multiple engagements simultaneously and ensure timely follow-ups.Strong ability to navigate complex corporate processes and work across multiple systems and teams.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills : able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.Problem-solving mindset : capable of not only answering direct questions but also identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.Self-starter attitude : able to independently recognize needs, anticipate potential challenges, and take proactive action.Ability to remember and explain long, detailed processes to others in a clear and concise manner.(ref : iimjobs.com)