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Contract Attorney in La Jolla, CA

The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) Nov 09,2016 Sep 13,2016 Location USA La Jolla CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Corporate - Contract Law

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 8 yrs required

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Senior Sourcing Manager - Contracts Duties: Develop and lead strategies for the sourcing of contracts, primarily MRO (maintenance, repairs and operations), consulting agreements and IT-related contracts that drive cost reductions and strategic supplier alignment. Partner with institutional departments, primarily Facilities, Planning and Construction (FPC) and Facilities Services, to draft and negotiate contracts in support of construction, repairs, architectural and engineering needs, tenant improvements, consulting agreements and related projects, and will collaborate with key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure end user needs are met. Drafts, reviews, executes and manages complex purchase orders and contracts, primarily MRO (including architectural, engineering and construction agreements) and IT-related (including software licensing agreements and service agreements). Works primarily with the Facility Services and FPC Departments in the drafting, negotiation and finalizing of construction, engineering, architectural, maintenance and repair contracts for the Institute to ensure contractual compliance and mitigate risk to TSRI. Drafts and negotiates legal terms and conditions within master agreements and collaborative types of agreements that shall serve as a basis for future transactions. Negotiates pricing, payment schedules, installation, training and maintenance agreements, insurance requirements and other purchasing considerations within predetermined scope. Collaborates with TSRI Business Counsel when such activities proceed beyond defined scope of approved clause library. Identifies and engages appropriate level of stakeholder, builds alliances and partnerships to garner support; provides departments/labs knowledgeable guidance and/or technical advice in assigned commodity in determining specifications for items/services procured. Responsibilities may include design and specification of customized systems based on customers’ individual needs and requirements. Manages complex projects as assigned, working with project teams to assist in the negotiating and structuring of contracts; coordinates and processes scope/change orders; generates RFPs for quotes, implements the selection, oversees contract. Develops, maintains and implements sourcing strategies, collaborating closely with stakeholders in FPC and other departments, working with appropriate key stakeholders; evaluates and selects vendors; prepares and executes signed purchase orders and contracts; manages TCO (total cost of ownership). SRM: Develops and maintains supplier relationships; performs advanced supplier segmentation of high-value or highly visible suppliers; establishes and measures Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), supplier performance management, bid evaluation and award process working with various vendors to ensure that services and products provided to the Institute are of the highest quality, obtained at the best price, and delivered in a timely manner; establishes protocols with the vendors that enable the processes to run in a smooth and efficient manner; reviews processes as appropriate, make any changes necessary for improvement of services. Provides daily guidance to Buyers as well as daily support to all stakeholders with respect to their purchasing concerns and TSRI’s policies. Coordinates and leads annual business review meetings with key suppliers and internal stakeholders of assigned commodity, addressing sales volume, strategy, etc. May manage ongoing service contracts with third-party vendors (e.g. building/facilities, shipping/receiving, etc.) and/or on-site representatives. Develops initiatives that support both departmental and institutional goals and objectives. May manage residential and/or lab re-locations including all sourcing, negotiations and contracts for new lab start-up and on-boarding processes. May perform special ongoing assignments such as membership in a local consortium; performing management reporting; partnering with director level management for strategy development; e-commerce testing/training; supervision of various operational processes such as furniture, water, hotel agreements; etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 8+ years of procurement experience in a research, educational, or biotechnology organization, demonstrating skills and experience with sourcing, strategic negotiations, contractual language addressing liability, intellectual property, software licensing and risk management awareness. Strong legal background such as contracts manager/administrator, paralegal or attorney highly desired. Understanding of the scientific/technology commodity base as well as current market trends in the scientific market place. Highly organized and able to develop and manage complex projects involving internal and external stakeholders. Able to analyze information and make sound decisions. Lead or supervisory experience highly desired. Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills. Strong skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, etc.). Knowledge and experience with procurement systems and applications and the ability to learn the same (SciQuest, One Solution, etc.). Excellent bid evaluation, analysis, negotiation and persuasion skills. Requires ability to work independently and directly with management and administrative staff, corporate attorneys, supplier and manufacturer reps to mitigate risk and assure best value to Institute and researchers. Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies desired.

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Requisition No.: 03706

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