Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

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Senior Sourcing Manager The candidate will work as a Senior Contract Manager. Will manage, negotiate, monitor and source vendor contracts/sub-contracts. Provide interpretation of terms and conditions of contractual obligations as well as negotiate contract modifications, follow-up quotations, revisions, and terms and conditions with vendors and business unit owners. May be responsible for contributing to company's compliance with environmental laws, security compliance, and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include negotiations in the area for company Network, Software, and Technology. Review and administer long-term and/or blanket purchase contracts. Commercial contract issues, negotiations and/or administration of licensing agreements including renewal, new business, invoicing, credit holds, receivable issues and consolidations. Administer contracts in accordance with company and customer policies and procedures, provide interpretation and analysis of contract documents and review and evaluate customer requests for changes in or revisions of contracts that involve technical specifications, cost, or schedule impact on the company. Assist in the development of long- and short-term objectives to ensure that programs and efforts are directed toward achieving company goals for both the Sourcing Organization, Compliance Organizations, and Business Unit owners of the materials/services being purchased. May initiate corrective action to assure objectives are met and assist in the establishment and administration of unit policies, procedures and systems. Participate in the development of goals and budgets for area of responsibility. Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors and exercise judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Lead team and accountability for Request for Proposals/Quotes.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should preferably have Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Procurement. Graduate degree (MBA, Paralegal certification) also preferred or CPM. Must have 5+ years of experience in management of strategic supplier relationships and contracts. Strong negotiation skills are required. Understanding of complex contractual terms and conditions is an asset. Business, cost management and quality experience is a plus. Should have knowledge of company's SDN architecture and Network virtualization technology and ability to obtain a technical working knowledge and understanding of key technology areas. Experience in sourcing Software Licensees/Subscription Services, Technology and Professional Services is essential. Experience in TCO or Business Case development is a must.

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Job ID: 1834359

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