Senior Contract Analyst

Senior Contract Analyst (UK&I focus)

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who want to play a part in continuing to develop an outstanding Contracts team that collaboratively supports Illuminas commercial team, to ensure best in class industry contract terms and conditions and excellent customer experience.

As part of a vibrant EMEA Contracts team, you will be assisting with reviewing, advising and negotiating the terms and conditions, including tender documentation which relate to Illumina broad cutting-edge product portfolio.

Youll join a culture fuelled by innovation, collaboration and openness, helping change lives by driving advancements in life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging markets. Your new colleagues are all deeply passionate about what they do, knowing that our work has the power to improve lives.

Like you, we know the importance your role and offer you a collaborative and supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to continually develop your own skills and knowledge, along with embracing innovation and change. If you want to make a difference, Illuminas mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome - If that inspires you, lets talk.

Responsibilities and Duties

Drafting, negotiating and advising on agreements with respect to Illuminas product and services portfolio with Customers within the relevant sales district Assisting with the review of tender documentation Drafting, advising on and negotiating framework contracts with the key customers within the relevant district Recording details of the agreements, once agreed and finalised, on Salesforce.com Assessing risks in a commercially focused, business centric, manner in a way which facilitates the business Taking ownership in relation to contract related matters for your designated sales team (€œDistrict€) Attending District forecast calls, and other relevant District meetings as requested and approved from time to time Taking a proactive approach, and to keep in close contact with the districts you support regarding progress with matters which they are working on Assisting with the provision of training to relevant internal stakeholders with regards to the contracts process / public procurement laws developing and promoting public procurement knowledge across the company Ensuring contracts are approved, and documentation is executed in accordance with Illumina policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

You must have a sound knowledge and experience of European tendering procedures.  You must be able to demonstrate contract management experience.  You must hold a degree, have an equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience You must have strong analytical skills with the ability to create or interpret potentially complex contracts. You must possess an understanding of negotiation strategies and tactics In-depth understanding of contract terms and conditions provisions Excellent oral, written communication skills and presentation skills are required. You must have the ability to:

    work co-operatively in a team centric, manner assisting other team members who may need support and maintain grace under pressure in difficult situations while displaying a high level of professional courtesy
    work independently and to deal effectively with a broad range of personalities and cultures

    align internal and external resources to achieve objectives.

    manage complex agreement and meet timeline deliverables.

    pay attention to details.

    work effectively as part of a team

    lead resources that may not be directly managed

    comprehend, and interpret complex instructions, proposals, and contract language

    listen and separate ancillary information from the primary content being communicated, ask appropriate questions to clarify and confirm understanding.

Solid knowledge of all MS Office products demonstrated

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Experience
5+ years of relevant work experience preferred. Ideal candidate will have experience in negotiating a variety of contracts.

Job Type:

Full-time

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