Job Summary

Drafts, negotiates, administers, and manages contracts, while outlining clear terms that are aligned with business objectives and stakeholder needs. Actively involved throughout the contract lifecycle from planning requirements to fulfillment of obligations, addressing issues and risks as needed. Applies and maintains current understanding of Qualcomm policies, positions, and operations as well as legal guidelines related to contracts administration and/or management.

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in drafting, reviewing, redlining and negotiating procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

- Drafts, negotiates and executes complex, high impact supplier agreements in collaboration with legal, stakeholders, sourcing, finance and other cross functional areas.
- Collaborates with sourcing, stakeholders, legal and other SMEs to develop contract strategies to protect Qualcomm business, IP, and leadership positions, and to gain early access to tools, advanced materials, and technologies.
- Researches, analyzes, and presents contractual positions (i.e. liability, confidentiality etc.), in collaboration with stakeholders and SMEs. Focuses on assessment/risk mitigation. Responsible for managing contractual results, through negotiation or other means. Leads and manages contract management systems and related business processes in accordance with business unit requirements.
- Drives contract process improvements to support business objectives, reduce cycle time, and eliminate non-value-added costs.




- Works independently with minimal supervision and exercises sound judgment in managing complex contract matters.
- Manages competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced workplace while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Collaborates effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams across business, legal, sourcing, finance, engineering, and other stakeholder groups.
- Communicates complex contractual issues clearly and effectively to stakeholders with varying levels of contract, business, and technical knowledge.
- Leads contract-related initiatives, escalations, and process improvements that support business objectives, mitigate risk, and improve operational efficiency.
- Influences key stakeholder decisions by providing practical, business-oriented contract guidance and risk-based recommendations.
- Supports the development and implementation of contract strategies, templates, playbooks, and business processes aligned with organizational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 2+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience.
- Associate's degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 4+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent in in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 6+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience.
- Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Masters = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

📌 Contracts Specialist (Hyderabad)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Hyderabad