Contract Manager (2 POSITIONS)

Georgetown University

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Georgetown is seeking a Contract Manager to review supplier contracts and guide GU stakeholders through the contracts process with the goal of minimizing risk and liability in accordance with University policy and audit requirements. The Contract Manager will report to the Senior Contract Officer and liaise directly with contract initiators based on their assigned campus units. The Contract Manager will also work with other members of the Procure-to-Pay division on reviewing contracts, payments, and related policies and processes/systems, conducting audits, and developing/delivering training material. This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related field from an accredited college or university
3+ years of experience in contract review, business operations, or a related area
Ability to get to the root cause of problems quickly and find ways to resolve them either individually, within a team, and/or across disciplines. Then taking these findings and making sustainable change/improvements
Familiarity with procurement concepts, practices, and procedures, especially in the area of contracts
Ability to work under multiple deadlines across varying stakeholder teams and interests
Proficiency in standard Google Suite, Microsoft Office products, virtual collaboration platforms and ERP systems (i.e. Zoom, Workday, Cognos, etc.)
Strong foundation to be self-motivated to work independently
High attention to detail
Presentation and communication skills to present data and build relationships across various stakeholder groups

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Data Analytics including Tableau, Looker Studio, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

Review supplier contracts
Guide GU stakeholders through the contracts process with the goal of minimizing risk and liability in accordance with University policy and audit requirements
Liaise directly with contract initiators based on their assigned campus units
Work with other members of the Procure-to-Pay division on reviewing contracts, payments, and related policies and processes/systems
Conduct audits
Develop/deliver training material
Spend time with clients and work face to face on trainings, contract review, resolving issues, and other duties as applicable