Senior Contracts Specialist
Core
Bridge technical requirements and legal/financial compliance by overseeing complex procurement, SLA negotiations, and licensing models for modern data centers and cloud infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Contracts Specialist (IT, Network & Cloud)
Builds
Scalable procurement framework across IT and Cloud footprint
Domain
AI Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Data Center Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, SLA negotiation, cloud hierarchy knowledge, virtualization concepts, network security concepts, CLM platforms, enterprise ERP tools, IP rights understanding, Data Processing Agreements
Preferred skills
CCCM certification, cloud certifications (e.g., AWS), data center hardware procurement experience
Technologies
Azure, AWS, GCP, SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Define and negotiate complex Service Level Agreements (SLAs) focusing on uptime, latency, and MTTR; Manage transition from legacy perpetual licenses to subscription-based cloud models; Ensure vendor agreements adhere to GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, and internal security standards; Monitor cloud consumption to eliminate unused licenses or inactive instances; Oversee contract timelines and co-terminous renewal structures; Enforce SLA compliance and negotiate credit claims for vendor failures; Maintain accurate inventory of physical hardware assets and software licenses
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
