.Position Title: Manager, Contract and Supplier GovernanceLocation: Monterrey, Mexico & Trinidad and TobagoEmployment Type: Full-TimeBackground:Avasant is a Los Angeles, California-based top management consulting and research firm providing strategic sourcing, IT and business transformation, and global strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, we have negotiated over $250B in deals in technology transactions with operations across 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for twelve consecutive years. In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR).Avasant is seeking a Manager to work in the sourcing function for a Fortune 100 company (that is currently spinning out a division), assist in managing IT software and service provider contract relationships for BAU activities (e.G., renewals), and separation negotiations.Educational, Experience & Other QualificationsExperience with enterprise IT and/or software negotiations (SaaS, off-the-shelf, ERP, modern systems). Example of vendors: Broadcom, Microfocus, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Atlassian, FIS, SAP, Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, AT&T, IBM, Tech MahindraAbility to read and interpret contract clauses (e.G., assignment, divestiture use rights, termination, license scope)Fluency with divestment concepts (separation management office, TSA, novation)MBA or LLB desirable.Well-organized, high-energy, well-spoken, numerate, confidentMust be okay with standing meetings at 8am ET daily. Role does not run into evening hours, has a reliable stopping time around 5.30pm ET.Second languages (especially Brazilian, Italian, and Spanish) a plus.ResponsibilitiesDigging through internal systems and online storage locations to gather complete pictures of supplier relationships in terms of agreements, amendments, orders and spend over timeInterpreting/analyzing software licenses and service agreements, plus their associated SOWs, quotes, and purchase orders, working without benefit of legal or financial support resources
