Contract Specialist Job

Employer Name:	SpiderID: 2215248
Location: San Diego, California	Date Posted: 5/6/2008
Wage: DOE/SH	Category: Finance/Investment
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 2-3

Job Description:
Job Duties:
The Contract Specialist manages the contracting functions for specific sales associates. Negotiates exceptions to pricing policy and agreement terms within specified parameters. Works closely with field sales on a daily basis to administer contracting policy and assist with the development of the financial and legal aspects of agreements.

This role is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Understand, interpret and enforce contract-related policies and procedures.
• Develop financial models and analyses.
• Draft contract revisions, letters of understanding and modifications to agreements.
• Develop creative solutions to customer pricing and contracting issues.
• Insure that credit and collection issues are appropriately considered in all transactions.
• Support field sales in the contract negotiation process
• Clarify standard terms and conditions for customers
• Assist salesperson in the development of a negotiation strategy.
• Review and approve all customer correspondence containing contractual obligations.
• Research and resolve contract related problems impacting collection.

Job Requirements:
• BA, BS or equivalent with business, management or finance emphasis.
• 2+ years in a related field, leasing or healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Candidates must be critical and analytical thinkers.
• Candidate must have vendor negotiation experience and understanding of business documents.
• Strong situational problem solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills.

Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 2
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: Negotiable / Other

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Julia Floresta	Company Type:
Company: Apex Systems, Inc.

City: San Diego
State: California
Zip: 92121