Job Description

This is where you save and sustain livesAt Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining livesxe2x80x94where your purpose accelerates our mission.Job Title: Contract AdministratorJob Location: BangaloreJob Summary:This position reporting to the Senior Manager of Procurement Operations is responsible for managing daily activities within the supplier contract administration processes, for monitoring contractual risks and for supporting the procurement organization in mitigating risks in a timely manner.Key Duties:

• Monitor quality of in scope transactional contracts by reviewing category/sourcing requests and processing supplier contracts according to policy and procedures.
• Verify supplier contracts for accuracy, completion, required approvals, and compliance with all active contracts and seeking valid signatures according to the Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy. Follows-up with stakeholders to properly complete any required requests.
• Maintain group procurement compliance through maximizing the use of established contracts or agreements already in place.
• Support the progress of in scope supplier contracts through all phases of contract administration from contract preparation to contract signing and completion in all in scope systems.
• Ensures the contractual documents are documented properly and published on a timely basis once approved according to policies and procedures. Ensure meta data is captured on supplier contracts to effectively provide reports and compliance management efforts.
• Facilitate contract review board meetings for contract review and approvals.
• Develop KPIs to measure contractual risks, monitor them, develop actions plans to mitigate risks and follow-up with category teams to closure.
• Participates in internal self-audits of the supplier contract administration process.
• Responds effectively to inquiries regarding the operation and capabilities of the Contract Management System and contracting policies and procedures.
• Participate in Procurement Operations projects as assigned and provide input on process improvements related to the supplier contract management lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience working in a global environment with cross functional teams.
• Knowledge of Contract Lifecycle Management, e-Procurement (Coupa, Ariba...) and ERP (JDE, SAPxe2x80xa6) systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholder interests and expectations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem solving, continuous improvement, corrective and preventative action.

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