Description:

The IT Contracts and Assets Lead serves as a critical resource in ensuring the effective and compliant management of IT procurement, vendor contracts, and IT asset oversight. This role collaborates with IT leaders, managers, Finance, and Procurement to align procurement and contracting activities with company policies, including Delegation of Authority (DOA) and procurement guidelines. The IT Contracts and Assets Lead will also ensure timely contract renewals, conduct thorough reviews of MSAs, SOWs, and related documentation to confirm clear objectives, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements. Additionally, the position will play a proactive role in vendor negotiations to secure favorable terms and maintain a centralized repository for contracts, revisions, change orders, and associated Capital Authorization Requests (CARs).This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and strong organizational and negotiation skills to deliver value to the organization and ensure compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Procurement and Compliance Ensure all IT procurement aligns with corporate policies, including procurement and DOA guidelines. Monitor and enforce compliance across all vendor engagements, flagging risks or non-compliance for resolution. Act as the primary liaison between IT, Finance, and Procurement to streamline procurement processes.
• Contract Management Oversee all stages of vendor contract management, including reviews of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring clarity in objectives, deliverables, payment milestones, and resource/staffing requirements. Support IT leaders in vendor negotiations, advocating for favorable terms that align with Amneal’s strategic and operational goals. Ensure timely renewal of contracts, minimizing disruptions and risks associated with lapses. Proactively identify opportunities to consolidate or renegotiate contracts for cost savings and enhanced vendor relationships.
• Asset and Repository Management Maintain a centralized, well-organized repository for all IT contracts, revisions, change orders, and associated Cars. Track IT capital and operational expenditures related to procurement and vendor management. Develop and manage reporting tools to provide visibility into contract statuses, asset utilization, and compliance metrics.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Partner with IT leaders and managers to understand business needs, translating them into actionable procurement and contract strategies. Act as a subject matter expert on procurement and contracting best practices for IT staff. Provide regular updates to the Global IT Operations Leader on procurement performance, compliance status, and vendor relationship effectiveness.
• Risk Management and Reporting Identify risks within contracts, including ambiguous terms, weak deliverables, or unfavorable conditions, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve them. Regularly monitor and report on key performance metrics, including contract renewal timelines, compliance adherence, and vendor performance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Autonomy: Operates independently with significant responsibility for contract oversight and procurement processes, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. Strategic Execution: Ability to prioritize and execute projects that drive cost savings, efficiency, and compliance. Problem Solving: Skilled at addressing complex issues in vendor contracts and procurement processes, ensuring timely resolution. Collaboration: Fosters strong working relationships across IT, Finance, Procurement, and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.