IT Contract Specialist

OpTech - Rochester Hills, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Rochester Hills, MI

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About the position

The IT Contracts Specialist at OpTech plays a crucial role in supporting the development, negotiation, renewal, maintenance, and compliance of IT contracts. This position collaborates closely with various stakeholders, including IT leaders and legal counsel, to ensure that all contracting activities align with company policies and standards. The specialist is responsible for contract execution, performance assessment, and providing guidance to junior team members, making it a key role within the IT contracting team.

Responsibilities

• Supports the contract development and maintenance process and ensures consistent management of all IT contracts.
• Monitors and tracks upcoming contractual actions and deadlines.
• Supports the analysis and development of strategies for IT contract negotiations.
• Collaborates closely with various departments and IT leaders in the contract development process.
• Supports the development of standards for IT contracts, Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements, and general language and provisions specific to information technology products and services.
• Ensures accuracy and appropriateness of IT contract text and attachments.
• Maintains deadlines on deliverables and communicates on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal stakeholders on IT contractual issues.
• Provides monthly and annual IT contractual activity report and other metrics reports to IT Contracts Manager and other IT Leadership as requested.
• Provides advice and interpretation of IT contract requirements, obligations and risk exposure to IT leaders.
• Applies creativity and sound business reasoning to align IT contract terms to IT and business needs.
• Reviews, analyzes and negotiates IT contracts to ensure compliance with applicable corporate policies and project requirements.
• Negotiates directly with suppliers throughout the preparation, evaluation and execution of IT contracts, often as the primary organization IT contact.
• Participates in audits of IT contracts.
• Works with Legal counsel to determine the most appropriate contract types to reduce company exposure to risk.
• Identifies and recommends process improvement methods related to IT contracting.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with peers, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of contracts experience (reviewing, negotiation)
• Knowledge of medical and technical acronyms
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or Supply Chain Management required.

Nice-to-haves

• 5 years of contracts experience
• Experience with IT contracts

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits from the first day of employment
• Training opportunities
• Flexible/remote work options
• Growth opportunities
• 401K
• Competitive pay