Lead Contracts Analyst / Contract Negotiator

Lead Contracts Analyst/Contract Negotiator, Global Procurement Contracts Team

Location: Rocklin, CA or Austin, TX. No relocation provided.

GROUP OVERVIEW:

The Global Procurement organization delivers sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation services to optimize spend and mitigate risk for Oracle.  The Organization has a dedicated Procurement Contracts Team that reviews and negotiates legal terms, and manages contracts for the procurement of goods and services for internal use at Oracle.

Career Level - IC4

This is a senior team member level position.  This is not an entry level position. Successful candidate must reside in the Rocklin, CA or the Austin, TX area.

• Review, draft and negotiate complex supplier agreements in the technology categories to mitigate Oracle’s risk and ensure compliance with Oracle legal guidelines and procurement policy with minimal managerial oversight or intervention. 
• Collaborate with lines of business to understand unique contract requirements to meet the business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Validate all aspects of supplier agreements for accuracy and compliance with Oracle’s business practices and internal approvals.
• Draft executive approval requests for key legal clauses.
• Prepare contract status reports and complete contract log processing. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Extensive contracts knowledge and negotiation skills, including contract construction
• Deep expertise and experience negotiating Software, Cloud Computing, Saas, PaaS, IaaS and Technology Consulting agreements  
• 5-8 years complex contracting experience with an emphasis on negotiating legal terms (including but not limited to, indemnification, intellectual property, limitation of liability, confidential information, data privacy, termination, license grant) in technology contracts
• Legal Education or background highly desirable, JD preferred
• Excellent micro and macro analytical and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Organized, meticulous, concise and precise method of operation
• Refined time management and project management skills
• Excellent research & problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment under high stress and time critical deadlines
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Ability to work effectively in team environment
• Ability to build relationships with, and influence individuals, both up and down the organizational hierarchy
• Ability to deal with potentially confrontational situations with patience, diplomacy and tact

Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Oracle offers excellent benefits!

 

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range: from $87,000 to $178,200 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assista