Description

Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC is accepting applications for a 2024 summer internship opportunity for a student who has completed their 1L/2L day or 4A/5A evening years and has an interest in Contracts and contracts management.

What you will be doing:

Support Contract Management

• Maintain vendor contract databases, ensuring that important legal terms and spend data are accurate and up-to-date for our internal stakeholders to reference.
• Transfer contracts and metadata from our legacy SharePoint database to the new, enterprise contract lifecycle management tool, Conga.
• Regularly update the statuses of agreements within our online contract management system.
• Set up renewal notifications among business owners for key contract dates, including but not limited to expiration and renewal notifications.
• Upload all contracts and supporting documents.
• File digital copies of fully executed contracts in the legal online system.
• Ensure that contract documents align with internal policies for such recordkeeping.
• Review contractual provisions under Legal supervision; ensure that agreements are appropriately approved and fully executed.
• Manage contract templates for a variety of agreements.
• Create and run required contract reports.
• Participate in monthly contracts review with senior-level staff.

Sourcing Suppliers

• Support contract negotiations with vendors.
• Support drafting of agreements.
• Conduct research to identify potential vendors, analyze their capabilities, and compare pricing and terms.
• Assist in preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and supplier questionnaires and in gathering essential information for supplier evaluation.

Sustainability Initiatives

• Opportunity to participate in a collaborative, interdepartmental team to research and review our environmental/social/governance (ESG) initiatives and results.

Administrative Tasks

• As needed

What we hope you will bring to this role:

Proficient Analytical Skills

• Utilize data analysis, market trends, and supplier info to support decision making.
• Decipher complex information and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Strong Communication Skills

• Regularly initiate contact with suppliers, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
• Utilize written and spoken communication to support successful contract negotiations, issue resolution, and seamless collaboration with your team members.

Attention to Detail

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail to meticulously review purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.
• Should have an understanding of contracts.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Adaptability and Learning Orientation

Be flexible and eager to explore industry-specific software, procurement regulations, and best practices.

• Stay informed and interested in the latest industry trends.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, international work environment.

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you'll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you'll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.

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Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at or Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.