Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Contract Negotiator |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing |
| Department |
University Procurement |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a
top 100 best large employer in America,
Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
University Finance and Administration (
UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our
guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit
https://finance.rutgers.edu/. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Contract Negotiator for University Procurement Services. Reporting to the Contract Manager, this position is responsible for independently negotiating and managing goods and services contracts in alignment with Rutgers University business requirements and objectives, best practices in procurement and strategic sourcing and Rutgers University Procurement and Payment Policy. This position is the central point of contact for suppliers, internal procurement personnel and departments for the contract areas that the position manages.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Prepares, reviews and negotiates complex supplier contracts, including high-value/mission-critical departmental contracts for multiple categories and types of purchases.
- Handles all redlines in contracts and related documents, and negotiates changes to ensure that Rutgers is securing the best value in its contracts.
- Collaborates closely and provides critical support to the Contracts Team, Strategic Sourcing Team, Supplier Relationship Managers, Transactional Team and various Stakeholders to understand their specific contractual challenges and provide guidance to develop solutions consistent with business needs for the University's acquisition of products and services.
- Reviews requisitions associated with assigned contracts and processes requisition in accordance with University Procurement policies and procedures.
- Advises/represents Rutgers on contractual topics and negotiations.
- Acts as a point of contact for all formal and legal correspondence relating to contractual matters.
- Works closely with University General Counsel, Risk Management, University Communications and Marketing, and other departments as required to ensure that terms and conditions are in compliance with appropriate policy, procedure, legal risk management, and insurance policies and procedures and best business practices.
- Manages assigned contracts over their lifecycle tracking and implements any need for amendments, renewals, terminations and other necessary contractual action.
- Prepares a report of contracted suppliers that can be utilized university wide or by individual departments to procure goods and services, including, but not limited to, RFP contracts, sole/single source contracts, state contracts and group purchasing agreements.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
06 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
79387.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
100485.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
121582.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Five (5) years of experience in finance, including but not limited to, drafting and negotiating contracts.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Extensive contracting experience, including the ability to interpret legal clauses and draft legal/contractual counterproposals.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to foster strong working relationships.
- Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision in a matrixed organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
- Excellent communication, writing, facilitation, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated strong project management and analytical skills.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Prior experience and intricate knowledge of Jaggaer eProcurement system.
- Experience with procurement (P2P) systems, preferably Oracle and Jaggaer.
- Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft's suite of Office products.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- RU Marketplace.
- Rutgers' procurement system.
- Powered by Jaggaer, including Total Contract Manager, the system's contract management module.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
24ST2183 |
| Posting Open Date |
09/11/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Sep 11, 2024