Contract Manager

Role Summary: Manage contract negotiations and administer contracts, systems, procedures, and methods. Execute standard contract templates with AT&T terms and conditions, engaging in moderately complex negotiations. This role requires a strong project management approach and the ability to be a self-starter who is willing to dig in and research without waiting for instruction. The ideal candidate must be proactive rather than reactive, capable of resolving problems quickly, and must take initiative to address and solve issues.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Negotiate contracts for internal AT&T clients for purchases of goods and services.
Implement assigned sourcing strategies in procurement events.
Interpret terms and conditions of contractual obligations.
Handle contract modifications, RFPs, pricing, revisions, and vendor terms.
Review and administer long-term/blanket purchase contracts.
Address contract issues and negotiate licensing agreements including renewals and new business.
Drive negotiations, leveraging key points to meet objectives.
Administer contracts in line with company and customer policies.
Interpret and analyze contract documents, coordinating with Legal and Business Units.
Prepare and execute statements of work.
Resolve sourcing issues, applying industry knowledge to evaluate new technologies.
Recommend strategic network architecture planning and network evolution policy decisions.
Qualifications:
Education: Preferred Bachelor s degree, JD strongly desired
Experience: Typically 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Preferred strong legal background (such as paralegal certification)