Global Procurement Manager - Software Contracts

ADP•Alpharetta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Global Procurement Manager – Software Contracts, you will be responsible for developing and managing a wide variety of complex third-party partnerships and major vendor relationships, both domestic and international, in support of strategic products, services, software, and other initiatives. Directly and indirectly, you’ll source, negotiate commercial and legal terms, draft, close, and manage complex arrangements to secure the necessary relationships and technology for current and future needs across global markets. In this role, you will advise and provide consultative support to stakeholders regarding areas such as preserving ADP’s business flexibility, maximizing ADP’s leverage and benefits, and negotiating strategic partner and vendor transactions. Additionally, you’ll stay informed about business, technology, industry benchmark and legal developments, ensure that vendors are financially stable, and proactively respond to trends and developments to capitalize on opportunities and avoid adverse business impacts.

Requirements

Expertise drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of concurrent, complex agreements and transactions with strategic business partners and major vendors to achieve technology and product/service initiatives, secure long-term relationships, realize financial goals, and minimize risk, including software agreements experience with either Microsoft or IBM.
Enterprise-level experience advising and consulting with stakeholders and legal team regarding critical relationship and contract issues, including international agreements.
Financial business acumen, including analyzing contractual risk and exposure.
Experience with managing contracts related to mergers and acquisitions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
You'll have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cross-border transactions and international contract frameworks.
MBA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing initiatives, conduct market benchmarking, and drive commercial negotiations.
Draft, negotiate, and close a wide variety of complex agreements and transactions with ADP's strategic business partners and major vendors across domestic and international markets to achieve technology and product/service initiatives, secure long-term relationships, and realize ADP's financial goals while minimizing risk and exposure.
Manage strategic business partner and major vendor relationships to ensure ADP achieves its strategic product/service and financial and operational initiatives. Interface with stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.
Implement contract policies and procedures.
Track and analyze data to identify trends and improve processes.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international laws, regulations, and internal policies related to contracts. Collaborate with legal and finance teams to mitigate risks associated with contracts across multiple jurisdictions.