Seeking a Contract Admin to support IT contract review and negotiation within the Strategic Sourcing Team, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation; Collaborate with procurement team, Legal, and IT stakeholders to optimize vendor value and support IT initiatives with strong governance.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Proven experience in IT contract review and negotiation;
- Strong understanding of contractual terms, risk assessment, and mitigation;
- Experience working with IT vendors / suppliers;
- Knowledge of procurement / strategic sourcing processes;
- Familiarity with compliance, governance, and policy standards;
- Strong stakeholder management skills (Legal, IT, Procurement teams);
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Skill(s)
- Experience in banking / financial services environment;
- Exposure to IT sourcing, vendor management, or procurement operations;
- Understanding of IT projects (infrastructure, applications, cloud, etc.);
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools/systems;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to identify cost optimization opportunities;
- Experience working in cross-functional and regional teams.
Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate IT contracts with suppliers for various IT initiatives across the Bank;
- Collaborate closely with Strategic Sourcing (SSP), Group Legal, and IT stakeholders;
- Ensure contracts comply with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements;
- Identify contract gaps, assess risks, and recommend mitigation strategies;
- Provide clear guidance and advice to stakeholders on contractual matters;
- Support vendor engagement processes and ensure value optimization;
- Maintain strong communication with stakeholders to promote a sound risk culture;
- Assist in documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement of sourcing processes.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Dharshini Kumar at Dharshini.K@sciente.com quoting the job title.
