Contract and Procurement Partner at Jama Software

Jama Software® is focused on maximizing innovation success. Numerous firsts for humanity in fields such as fuel cells, electrification, space, autonomous vehicles, surgical robotics, and more all rely on Jama Connect® to minimize the risk of product failure, delays, cost overruns, compliance gaps, defects, and rework. Jama Connect uniquely creates Live Traceability™ through siloed development, test, and risk activities to provide end-to-end compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement. Our rapidly growing customer base of more than 12.5 million users across 30 countries spans the automotive, medical device, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace & defense, industrial manufacturing, financial services, and insurance industries. To learn more, please visit us at jamasoftware.com.

We are looking for an expert Contract and Procurement Partner who will work within the Legal team to support continued business growth. This role is responsible for the administration of documents that establish business relationships with vendors, customers and/or partners. The Contract and Procurement Partner is highly collaborative with partners as a representative of the Jama Software legal team; assisting partners in reaching resolution while also ensuring compliance with policies and standard methodologies. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do:

Drafting, evaluation, and negotiation of assigned contracts in accordance with legal department policies and practices: Non-disclosure Agreements, Sales and Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Master Agreements, review of customer or vendor proposed terms and conditions; Distribution Agreements (resellers, agents, joint marketing etc.); Commercial and Public (Federal, State, and Local Municipalities) Contracting; and Privacy Agreements such as DPAs.
Work closely with internal team members to evaluate and select vendors and negotiate appropriate contracts, ensuring consensus is met and all vital approvals of terms are acquired in a timely manner.
Clearly explain contract terminology and interpretation to team members in simple, everyday language.
Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contractual changes, and other documents for all projects.
Follow procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy.
Supervise and report to legal department leadership on satisfaction with our terms and conditions and contracting practices.
Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, and interpretation to support implementation.
Monitor vendor performance for compliance with terms and privacy regulations.
Maintain and update data privacy maps based on vendor relationship changes.
Work with IT, Security, and General Counsel to make sure that vendors are contractually obligated to enforce appropriate privacy and data security requirements.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, paralegal certificate, JD, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in procurement, contract administration, or a related field, including data privacy experience.
Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy laws.
Knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and interpretation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Meticulous, organized, and detailed.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.

Nice to Have:

Experience in the software industry corporate contract or legal department.
Experience with Salesforce, Lexion, and Jira.

At Jama Software, we welcome passionate individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the United States, including natural citizens and Green Card holders, and reside in eligible states to join our team.

If you get to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job you just read. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and other under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in Jama Software’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes.

Jama Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or that of their relatives, friends or associates or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation.

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