The Role
The Contract Manager provides industry specific expertise and strategic and tactical direction in the development, negotiation, management and administration of complex contract negotiations and supplier relationships. The Contract Manager will lead the process of analyzing contract issues to identifying and eliminating risks and optimizing value to Fidelity. The Contract Manager works independently on both standard and non-standard contracts.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelor's degree, JD Preferred
- Construction and/or real estate contract experience preferred
- 3+ years of purchasing related experience, including contract negotiations and administration
- Proactive management of multiple Supplier relationships and ability to work well under pressure
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven track record of strong collaboration and teamwork
- Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of business terms and conditions
- Ability to assess risk and translate business requirements to viable business solutions
- Commitment to drive quality and process improvements
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong customer focus and collaboration/teamwork skills
How Your Work Impacts the Organization
- Recommend improvement opportunities and propose modifications to Fidelity contract templates.
- Work with suppliers and business personnel to: identify, research and resolve purchasing related issues; develop corrective action programs; and monitor progress and find opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Meet regularly with sourcing counterparts for assigned commodities to ensure overall alignment.
- Provide incremental support to sourcing teams for execution of strategies within the commodity plans
Dynamic Working - Post Pandemic
Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).
Company Overview
Fidelity TalentSource is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments, one of the largest and most diversified global financial services firms in the industry. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including technology and customer service, to fill assignments across Fidelity’s U.S.-based regional and investor center locations. If you would like to experience Fidelity’s supportive and collaborative culture while expanding your skill set and developing your professional network, consider a role with Fidelity TalentSource. Apply today at FTSJobs.com.
We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity TalentSource will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, please contact our HR team at HR@ ftsjobs.com.
Information about Fidelity investments
At Fidelity Investments, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As a privately held company with a rich 75-year history, our mission has remained the same since our founding: to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com.
Fidelity TalentSource's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).
Fidelity Investments and Fidelity TalentSource are equal opportunity employers.
