Vendor Contracts Manager, Joining Amazon Services

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Come and be a part of Amazon’s dynamic and growing Vendor Contract Management team! We are looking for a smart and motivated individual to provide contract, project management, and other legal support as part of the vendor contract management team supporting Amazon’s Joining Services. As a Contract Manager, you will be a key member of our team, helping us support internal Joining teams and suppliers that enable us to deliver a world-class onboarding experience for candidates. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting and revising vendor contracts to ensure accuracy and legal compliance. Maintaining up-to-date documentation and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers will be critical. You will also develop detailed project plans, identify efficiency improvements, and communicate progress to all involved. This is an excellent opportunity to be a key contributor within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you have a background in contract management, strong attention to detail, and a passion for providing excellent service, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can continue to enhance the new hire experience at Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

1. Drafting and revising contracts to ensure they are accurate and legally binding.
2. Maintaining the integrity of all relevant documentation and updating this information as necessary.
3. Building and sustaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers for open communication and alignment of expectations.
4. Developing detailed plans to fit the schedule of works for project management.
5. Identifying ways to increase efficiency and improve overall productivity.
6. Engaging with external stakeholders to document all activities, ensuring transparency and clear communication.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field, or equivalent.
2. Experience managing the full contractual lifecycle, including drafting, executing, and amending contracts.
3. Demonstrated understanding and experience in contract negotiations, pricing strategies, executing contracts, dispute resolution, and strategizing vendor performance SLAs.
4. Experience working cross-functionally with procurement, legal, finance, and risk functions as it relates to vendor evaluation and selection.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills, even in ambiguous situations.
2. Ability to organize, prioritize, and effectively manage multiple tasks of varying duration and complexity.
3. Extensive experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating the legal terms of a broad range of standard and non-standard commercial contracts.
4. Ability to work independently while also contributing successfully to cross-functional teams.
5. Proven project and program management experience.
6. Strong analytical and IT skills, including proficiency with relevant software tools.

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