
Manager I, Contracts
- Manila City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leads complex contract drafting, negotiations and discussions, contract management activities, etc.,
- Ensures contract terms comply with company policies, legal requirements, sales requirements, and customer specifications
- Proven ability to exercise independent judgment in taking calculated risks when making decisions, along with strong analytical skills
- Translates organizational and client business needs into contracts structure
- Works closely with internal business owners, legal, and sales teams, to draft, review, edit, and analyze terms and conditions for use within contract templates and negotiation toolkits
- Serves as point of escalation across internal stakeholders for contract issues and questions
- Identifies, manages, coordinates, and collaborates internally on department projects to continuously improve the efficiency of contracting and order entry processes, including automation initiatives
- Supports the selection and on-boarding of new staff through candidate reviews and the interview process
- Assists with proposal development and responses
- Other duties as assigned
- Experience in legal contract review and customer negotiations
- Degree relevant to contract law, finance and/or business administration (Juris Doctor preferred but not required) with a minimum of 6-years Contracting experience or other combination of education, training and experience.
- Effective interpersonal skills and a strong team player
- Strong work ethic and commitment to overall success of Elsevier
- Possess strong computer, analytical and organizational skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of the Healthcare industry is preferred, but not required
- Experience with CRM and financial systems, Siebel, and Salesforce is preferred