Senior Process Lead - Contracts Manager
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and contracting in support of non-hydrocarbon, 3rd party (Indirect) spend for Delek US. The role directly executes contracting and sourcing activity to ensure the safe, reliable, cost-effective delivery of goods and services in alignment with Delek's strategic objectives and corporate growth plans. Is responsible for executing on SCM strategy by optimizing spend, leveraging the supply base, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance to regulatory standards to meet the needs of Delek US. Specifically, accountable for execution and delivery for sourcing, contracting and procurement activities for Contingent Labor and other categories as assigned. The Contracts Manager is responsible for effective management & execution of all ad-hoc contract requests, while maintaining high level of service to the stakeholders. Prepares, negotiates and reviews company contracts for the procurement of goods and services, in support of business requirements and operations. May negotiate terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers, and engages in sourcing activities.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Manages contracting activity for a portfolio of spend categories to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefit from supply chain improvements and strategic initiatives
- Execution of strategic & tactical sourcing processes (RFP, RFI, RFx) for 3rd party non-hydrocarbon spend, incorporating local market intelligence, conducting sourcing events, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, supplier selection and contract award
- Conducts contract negotiations & redlines for all new agreements, contract expirations and renewals, while ensuring accuracy and completeness of the contract development and execution process
- Develops and implements clear and concise supply contracts, aligned with contract templates and considering all legal and commercial dimensions, including remuneration mechanisms, key risks (supply, commercial, legal), and exit strategies
- Reviews contract performance and ensure compliance with contract pricing, terms and conditions and service levels; Lead the Supplier Performance Management to minimize contract value leakage and ensure contract compliance
- Ensures appropriate contract files and managed and maintained in accordance with the Contract Administration process, document retention policy and audit activity
- Ensures stakeholders understand all key terms and conditions of an agreement, including business risk, commercial implications and commitments made, prior to contract execution; Outlines any deviations to Delek's standard templates
- Builds credibility with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adoption of center-led sourcing and procurement initiatives; Ensures collaborative interaction to understand operational needs, while providing effective and efficient support
- Tracks and maintains measurable performance metrics for the site contracting and sourcing activities to include (but not limited to) spend under management, compliance to category strategies, internal order placement performance, and Value Creation
- Enables compliance with standardized contracting and procurement practices and procedures for all key areas within the Supply Chain Function
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
- At least 6 years of relevant work experience in the job description
- Compliance
- Contract Negotiating
- Influencing
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Workflow Systems
- Communication
Infosys BPM Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited (NYSE: INFY), provides end-to-end transformative business process management (BPM) services for its clients across the globe. The company's integrated IT and BPM solutions approach enables it to unlock business value across industries and service lines, and address business challenges for its clients. Utilizing innovative business excellence frameworks, ongoing productivity improvements, process reengineering , automation , and cutting-edge technology platforms, Infosys BPM enables its clients to achieve their cost reduction objectives, improve process efficiencies, enhance effectiveness, and deliver superior customer experience.
Infosys BPM has 47 delivery centers in 16 countries spread across 5 continents, with 58,587 employees from 110 nationalities, as of September, 2024.
The company has been consistently ranked among the leading BPM companies globally and has received over 60 awards and recognitions in the last 5 years, from key industry bodies and associations like the Outsourcing Center, SSON, and GSA, among others. Infosys BPM also has very robust people practices, as substantiated by the various HR-specific awards it has won over the years. The company has consistently been ranked among the top employers of choice, on the basis of its industry leading HR best practices. The company's senior leaders contribute widely to industry forums as BPM strategists.
EOE/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin
Infosys is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.