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Esri

Contract Specialist

Redlands, CA · On-site

You will work with a team of highly skilled contracts negotiators and attorneys to support the customer focused Esri philosophy and promote the adoption of ArcGIS. Esri has a Relocation Assistance ...

Cubic Corporation

Contracts Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$106 - $152/hr

Responsibilities include post-contract support and fostering the growth of assigned customer accounts and pre-contract work for new contracts. Work closely with the Project Management Team and other ...

Esri

Contract Specialist

Redlands, CA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

You will work with a team of highly skilled contracts negotiators and attorneys to support the customer focused Esri philosophy and promote the adoption of ArcGIS. Esri has a Relocation Assistance ...

Timeless

Timeless Brand Ambassador (Contract)

Fresno, CA · On-site

$30/hr

We always have and will continue to work with local businesses, artists, charities, and dispensary ... In this contract position, you will act as the face of Timeless at dispensary locations and events ...

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Contract Specialist

Redlands, CA • On-site

Esri
Scientific Research and Development Services • 1 - 5K employees

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 246 rated software companies

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Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Overview

Interact with vendors from all over the world from every industry. Your role is essential to the procurement and sales process because you will capture a deal's nuances to meet Esri's business needs and sales goals. You will exercise your skills to build relationships, mitigate risk, and protect Esri's intellectual property. As a self-starter, you will seek to effectively prioritize assignments and issues to drive resolution, growth, and process improvement. You will work with a team of highly skilled contracts negotiators and attorneys to support the customer focused Esri philosophy and promote the adoption of ArcGIS.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Review, draft, and negotiate cloud, software, and procurement agreements, for both internal use and incorporation into Esri products and services with vendors
  • Review, draft and negotiate statements of work
  • Respond to contract work requests promptly and provide quality, customer-focused support to internal/external customers and suppliers
  • Collaborate with multiple Esri business teams to ensure contract terms are consistent with Esri's business, financial, and risk management objectives
  • Consistently anticipate and guard against potential contractual risks while proposing mitigation strategies
  • Identify opportunities to streamline negotiations and educate customers, suppliers, and colleagues
  • Maintain high ethical standards in every aspect of the position and comply with company policy, laws, and regulations

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience negotiating and drafting agreements 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented, well organized, analytical, quick learner
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced environment
  • Diligent and proactive with sound business judgment and strategic thinking
  • Ability to manage a significant volume of agreements in a timely manner
  • Excellent Microsoft Office, computer skills and knowledge of Apttus (now Conga) or Salesforce experience
  • Visa Sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
  • Bachelor's degree in business, contracts administration, legal studies, economics, or a related field

Recommended Qualifications

  • MBA or JD
  • Experience negotiating technology and services agreements
  • Experience with open-source software and open data licensing considerations
  • Knowledge of privacy, artificial intelligence and security
  • Work experience using Conga and Salesforce

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Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri's geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

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Scientific research and development services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Redlands, CA, US

Year founded

1969

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