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Redwood City, California, Us

Redwood City, California, Us

The general purpose of the Principal Contracts Specialist role is to assess, analyze, draft, review, negotiate and finalize 3rd party and vendor contracts for assigned departments. The Principal Contracts Specialist will efficiently and effectively assist client departments with their contracting requirements services, and in compliance with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Allakos activities.Conduct compliant, thorough and appropriate assessment, analysis, drafting, review, negotiation and issuance of assigned contractual documents while adhering to required timelines.Negotiate the best contract terms possible while enabling the business to move forward, taking into consideration risk exposure and risk tolerance by the requesting client department.Provide detailed information to clients regarding negotiated terms, and any deviations from standard Allakos contract template terms. Provide guidance and clear explanations for the differences in risk exposure.Proactively lead process improvements or other projects that enhance and streamline contract processes, systems, tools and other resources.Work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with all internal and external partners and clientsProactively provide internal stakeholders with information regarding department processes, procedures and contract development, including development and presentation of training materialsAttend and occasionally present at department and group meetings, staying current on department and group projects, goals and issues.

Brisbane, Ca, Us

Draft, negotiate and manage a high volume of 3rd party agreements while prioritizing workload, meeting strict timelines, and maintaining strong client focus. Work cross functionally to ensure timely execution of contracts meeting business objectives and corporate compliance• Review, assess, (triage) and assign incoming workload to ensure priority and balance• Serve as SME; prepare and conduct training presentations to client groups, new employees and dept staff on end to end contract processes, including policies, and systems• Serve as legal representative focused on developing, improving, and implementing business process and procedure• Provide execution approval on behalf of legal dept.• Collaborate and manage work assigned to outside counsel and firmsProtect corporate interest through thoughtful application of risk and risk tolerance analysis. Ensure regular, timely and thorough communication with all internal parties throughout the contract negotiations process. Proactively lead process improvements or other projects that enhance and streamline contract processes, systems, and tools. Accountable for delivery against service level agreements established with the internal business partner.

Boise, Idaho, Us

Build and partner with stakeholders to establish full scope of sourcing and contracting requirements.Provide direction and guidance to business regarding drafting SOW’s, risk mitigation, and contracting best practices.Liaise with cross functional teams to insure budgets, technical specifications, legal and commercial contract terms, and adherence to corporate policies.Draft, negotiate, and award contracts in support of I.T. business activities and corporate strategy.Lead complex sourcing, contracting, and negotiation transactions, providing guidance while balancing business requirements with corporate risk.

South San Francisco, California, Us

Conduct timely analysis, drafting, and negotiation of third-party and vendor contracts for procuring goods and services for a worldwide biotechnology research and development firm employing over 14,000 staff members. Negotiate most favorable terms and conditions while adhering to Company policies and Business requirements. Apply extensive knowledge and understanding of legal contract issues and requirements that impact the business.Subject Matter Expert to provide direction, training, and assistance with decision making to business partners regarding business procedures, contract business terms, and best practices.• Identify and manage areas of risk both in establishment of contracts, and in the operation of contracts, including relationship with outside vendors.• Accountable for delivery against service level agreement established with internal business partner.• Given initial authority on contract origination.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Partnered with business unit to establish full scope of sourcing and contract specifications for IT infrastructure. Drafted and negotiated a wide range of Agreements to support business activities. Maintained supplier relationship and monitored performance (scorecards). Identified and resolved risks associated with Legal, Financial, and Contractual impacts related to services, licensing, data centers, data privacy, private/public/hybrid cloud environments.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Chosen by senior management to take on the Contracts Advisor position providing sourcing, procurement, and contracting support enabling the safe start-up and maintenance of operations for a new business unit. Stakeholders included Seismic, Security, HES, HR, and Operations groups.Chevron certified in Organizational Excellence (OE) with strong emphasis on Capitol Stewardship (Cost Recovery) and Compliance. Met and sometimes exceeded annual value creation targets.• Led a team of two national contracting advisors, providing mentoring and development in a multi-national diverse environment.• Planned, coordinate, and awarded RFI’s, RFQ’s and RFP’s in alignment with business strategy, corporate governance and local government guidelines.• Led Contracts team in the deployment of Ariba Contracts Management module (eSourcing, Contract Work Bench, eProcurement) to automate the contracting lifecycle for this business unit.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Chosen by senior management to assume the position of Contracts Advisor providing sourcingprocurement, and contracting support for the Facilities Engineering group (Construction, Engineering, Environmental and Controls, Subsea, and Asset Integrity). Successfully managed a portfolio of 120 Master contracts valued at ~$1.8B.Developed and administered the Annual Contracting and Procurement Plan, including coordinating, and award RFI’s, RFQ’s and RFP’s in alignment with business requirements, corporate governance, and local government procurement processes. Conduct regular contract status sessions with stakeholders.• Led a team of four national contracting analysts. Provided mentoring, training, and personnel development in a multi-national diverse environment in support of stakeholder contractual requirements.• Participated in group Lean/Six Sigma process improvement initiatives.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Collaborated with IT, HR, and Health, Environment, and Safety groups to source, procure, and contract software solutions for local and global deployment. Planned, coordinated, and launched RFI’s, RFQ’s, and RFP’s. Drafted and negotiated contracts for award. Managed supplier relationships. Conducted quarterly Supplier Relationship meetings, utilizing supplier scorecards.Solutions sourced included Performance Management Process. Upgrades to Virtual Edge Recruitment Software. 360-degree evaluation. Learning Management for compliance training and tracking. North America Emergency Response in/out calling. Chemical Tracking Software. IT Software Asset Maintenance System Tracking.• Proficient in Ariba Contract Management (Buyer, Work Bench, eProcurement) application for contract lifecycle.• Developed and maintained Annual Category Plan for Software (middleware).

San Francisco, California, Us

Managed direct procurement and contracting activities for a staff of four buyers in the acquisition of goods, services, and capital equipment in support of corporate and manufacturing objectives. Developed annual cost savings targets for procurement department. Met with stakeholder group to leverage spending and create execution strategies to deliver cost savings. Managed sourcing and contracting activities for Office Supplies, Janitorial, Services, Courier Services, IT Desktop and Server Upgrade, R&D Lab Supplies. Successfully deployed JD Edwards ERP One World (and subsequent XE Version) procurement suite integrating Finance, Receiving, and Quality Control modules. Successfully deployed customized requisitioning system, integrated with procurement suite, automating procurement lifecycle.• Led business transformation of procurement department to a value added strategic sourcing department. Created supplier segmentation reports by spend and supplier. • Developed sourcing strategy for top spend area. • Worked with internal parties to reduce cost and improve process efficiencies. • Partnered closely with Finance and Legal to increase efficiencies of procure to pay logistics, assuring SOX compliance.

San Francisco, California, Us

Participated in UC system-wide sourcing events representing UCSF in the evaluation, selection, andaward of UC system wide Contracts. Participated in UCSF system wide sourcing event for Laboratory Chemicals. Provided UCSF chemical requirements and conditions for all San Francisco locations. Created RFI’s, RFP’s for laboratory and office build-out for Parnassus location and continuedconstruction build-out for UCSF Mission Bay Campus. Assisted buyers in negotiation strategies and performing risk assessment. Reviewed and approved standard purchase commitments up to $200,000 and all blanket purchase orders up to $300K. Assisted with the management and maintenance of departmental procurement policies, and procedures.

Certification, Supply Chain Management

Certified Associate, International Contract Management