Sourcing CoE Contract Specialist at Kroger in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Responsible for managing the lifecycle of vendor contracts for Enterprise Sourcing, partnering closely with the responsible line of business, Law, Finance, and other departments to ensure proper execution of contracts in compliance with company policies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
- Ability to read/interpret documents
- Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment
- Strong understanding of industry/technical terms and processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- High degree of business acumen
- Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work successfully across all organizational levels
- Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision

Desired
- Master's Degree
- 2+ years Coupa experience
- 2+ years CLM system experience- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) within the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system and facilitator of all sourcing contracts
- Evaluate and process other agreements, including, but not limited to non-disclosure agreements, master agreements, statements of work, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, procurement agreements, etc.
- Ensure timely review and approval for contract changes and revisions
- Implement contract revision process in accordance with company policy and risk tolerance to address stakeholder requirements
- Assess commercial risk related to the terms & conditions of contracts and recommend methods of mitigating that risk
- Identify non-standard contractual terms and conditions, and work with the Law department and business owner regarding such terms
- Update and/or develop playbooks, templates, and training materials
- Provide company management with reports and data regarding contract performance, contractual risk, and associated business impact
- Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and facilitate corrective actions
- Support contract template revision process within the CLM system, in accordance with company policies and in consultation with the Law department
- Develop and monitor contract lifecycle metrics to ensure timely renewal or termination of contracts
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation