Manager - Contract Services

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. 

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

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• Able to understand the key business issues that affect profitability and growth of an enterprise and takes appropriate action to maximise success.
• Exceeding customer expectations by displaying a total commitment to identifying and providing solutions of the highest possible standards aimed at addressing customer needs.
• Actions based on own convictions rather than on a desire to please others. Is prepared to challenge others and has the courage to stand up for what they believe to be right.
• Awareness of other people and environment and own impact on these. Actions indicate a consideration for the feelings and needs of others, (but not to be confused with - sympathy).
• Motivates, enables and inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate styles. Has a clear vision of what is required and acts as a positive role model
• Proactively supports change and effectively adapts his/her approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.
• Capacity to perceive the impact and implications of decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
• Developing the skills and competencies of subordinates through training and development activities related to current and future jobs.
• Takes account of a wide range of longer-term issues, opportunities and contingencies. Identifies the means of implementing plans in line with the vision and direction.
• The position reports to the Director who heads the contract management practice.

• 11 -12 years experience of being project member in the legal outsourcing domain of which at least 2 years should be in managing or leading contracting projects
• Comfortable with working in US shifts.
• Good understanding of commercial law; strong subject matter expertise; able to provide sound and practical legal advice on all corporate and contractual issues.
• Excellent research, analytical skills; able to exercise judgment and discretion to opine on compliance/ legal issues effectively.
• Able to mentor team members and be a trusted member of the legal/compliance team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high degree of awareness to be able to face client, suppliers, internal stakeholders; anticipate client needs and build strong business relationships.
• Proven experience of effectively managing client relationships, managing teams, SLA and project management and solutioning
• Clear fundamental understanding and technical expertise in contract review, redlining, negotiations to be able to provide guidance to the team and engage with legal counsel and business owners on the client side
• Exposure to commercial functions of a project or client account would be an advantage
• Exposure to procurement contracts and industry-based knowledge would be an advantage