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    Procurement Buyer Contracts Specialist - Costa Mesa, United States - Experian

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    Job Description

    Role Summary

    As a

    procurement buyer / contracts specialist,


    you will support the regional and global buying strategy for one or more spend categories: marketing, data acquisition, professional services, and software.


    This unique role affords you the opportunity to join a fun and dynamic procurement organization, that has access to all levels of Experian's diverse employee base, and where you will obtain paralegal-level knowledge and understanding of commercial contract law through hands-on buying experience.

    Key Responsibilities


    Act as the key point of contact and SME to our stakeholders on sourcing their purchasing needs and achieving cost savings objectives.

    Develop and lead competitive bid exercises (RFI, RFQ, RFP, Reverse Auctions).

    Directly negotiate commercial and legal terms with suppliers

    Redline, edit, and draft contractual and other documents.

    Ensure all outcomes are incompliance with Experian's policies and regulatory requirements.


    Act as project manager for coordination with various stakeholders and subject matter experts in the legal, compliance, product, third party risk, and finance departments, and drive transactions to successful completion within the required time frame.

    Responsible for enforcing and documenting approval for non-standard terms and pricing.

    Advise management on contractual terms and risks.

    Operate independently on most matters, with sound judgement in ambiguous situations, amongst competing priorities.

    Work across multiple businesses, teams, and time-zones.

    Maintain key work activities in Experian's sourcing and contract tools.

    Build pro-active relationships with internal stakeholders on current and future needs.

    Promote a high-level customer experience.


    Qualifications:
    Qualifications

    Must be located in Southern California or Allen, TX

    5+ years

    relevant procurement or relevant work experience

    Business related Bachelors required; advanced degrees a plus

    1+ years plus of experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating contracts

    Experience with data privacy laws, a plus

    Ability to build positive and professional relationships, internally and externally

    Good understanding of general commercial contract law

    Strong project management skills

    Strong negotiation skills

    Sound judgement and able to make decisions quickly.

    Can-do attitude, results driven and resourceful.

    Computer literate and high aptitude for learning systems

    Experience with Oracle ERP and Ariba Sourcing / Contracts, an advantage but not necessary

    Additional Information

    Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators.

    We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering..

    the list goes on.

    Experian's strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few.

    Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

    Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success.

    Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age.

    If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

    Qualifications


    Must be located in Southern California or Allen, TX

    5+ years relevant procurement or relevant work experience

    • Business related Bachelors required; advanced degrees a plus
    • 1+ years plus of experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating contracts
    • Experience with data privacy laws, a plus
    • Ability to build positive and professional relationships, internally and externally
    • Good understanding of general commercial contract law
    • Strong project management skills
    • Strong negotiation skills
    • Sound judgement and able to make decisions quickly.
    • Can-do attitude, results driven and resourceful.
    • Computer literate and high aptitude for learning systems
    • Experience with Oracle ERP and Ariba Sourcing / Contracts, an advantage but not necessary
    Additional Information

    Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators.

    We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering..

    the list goes on.

    Experian's strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few.

    Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

    Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success.

    Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age.

    If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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