Company Overview GEP is a diverse creative team of people passionate about procurement We invest ourselves entirely in our client s success creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises leading government and public institutions We deliver practical effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations strategy and financial performance That s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company enjoy the journey and make a difference GEP is a place where individuality is prized and talent respected We re focused on what is real and effective GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized results matter and ability and hard work drive achievements We re a learning organization actively looking for people to help shape grow and continually improve us Are you one of us GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color national origin religion sex disability status or any other characteristics protected by law We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team For more information please visit us on GEP com or check us out on LinkedIn com What you will do We are looking for an experienced IT Contracting professional who brings strong commercial and legal acumen to manage negotiate and close complex client and supplier contracts in the IT domain The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of commercial law excellent problem-solving abilities and hands-on experience with contract management tools and enterprise procurement systems You will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency What you ll do Lead and manage complex IT contracts including Master Service Agreements MSAs Statements of Work SOWs Change Orders and Amendments Negotiate client and supplier contracts to ensure favorable commercial and legal terms identifying and mitigating risks proactively Provide legal and commercial advisory on IT sourcing procurement transactions with sound judgment and discretion Draft review and redline contracts independently or collaboratively with internal stakeholders and legal counsel Support and guide internal teams in proposal structuring pricing models and contract lifecycle processes Review and approve contracts drafted by junior team members to ensure alignment with corporate policies legal standards and customer requirements Develop and implement SOPs templates playbooks and training programs to drive consistency and improve efficiency in contract management Liaise with clients suppliers and internal stakeholders building strong relationships and anticipating business needs Mentor and train contract specialists and associates including delegation of tasks performance tracking and skill development Utilize contract management tools such as Ariba ONYX or SMART for effective tracking storage and reporting of contract data Contribute to operational excellence by identifying improvement areas in contract templates checklists workflows and metadata management What you should bring Bachelor s degree in Law Business or a related field LLB LLM preferred Minimum 7 years of experience in IT contracting preferably in a corporate legal or procurement function Strong knowledge of commercial law and IT services contracting including SaaS professional services software licensing etc Proven expertise in contract drafting review redlining and negotiation Hands-on experience with contract management tools like Ariba ONYX SMART or similar platforms Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with clients suppliers and internal teams Ability to work independently as well as lead a team in a fast-paced environment

📌 Lead - Contract Services (Maharashtra)
🏢 GEP
📍 Maharashtra