job summary:
Are you a strategic negotiator who thrives at the intersection of IT operations, finance, and legal compliance? We are seeking a high-caliber IT Contracts and Assets Lead to oversee the full lifecycle of technology procurement and vendor management for a global enterprise.
In this role, you will act as a critical bridge between IT leadership and corporate stakeholders, ensuring that every agreement-from high-value MSAs to technical SOWs-is optimized for value, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. If you are an expert at navigating complex DOA protocols and maintaining audit-ready asset repositories, we want to hear from you.
location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
job type: Permanent
salary: $140,000 - 145,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee all stages of vendor contracts, including MSAs and SOWs. Ensure absolute clarity in deliverables, payment milestones, and staffing requirements.
- Strategic Procurement: Align IT purchasing with corporate DOA guidelines, acting as the primary liaison between IT, Finance, and Procurement to streamline workflows.
- Vendor Negotiation: Support IT leaders in high-stakes negotiations to secure favorable terms and proactively identify opportunities for contract consolidation and cost savings.
- Asset & Repository Oversight: Maintain a centralized, audit-ready repository for all IT contracts, change orders, and Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).
- Financial Tracking: Monitor IT capital and operational expenditures (CAPEX/OPEX) related to vendor management and asset utilization.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify and resolve ambiguous terms or weak deliverables within contracts to protect the organization from operational and financial risk.
- Executive Reporting: Provide regular performance updates to the Global IT Operations Leader regarding compliance, renewal timelines, and vendor effectiveness.
qualifications:
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in IT Procurement, Contract Management, or IT Asset Management (ITAM).
- Proven ability to review and interpret technical Statements of Work (SOWs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
- Experience with budgeting including forecasting, allocation, and monthly variance analysis.
- Strong understanding of DOA (Delegation of Authority) protocols and corporate procurement compliance.
- Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value vendor contracts and managing renewals.
- Ability to operate independently and lead complex projects with minimal supervision.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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