Contract Negotiatorat CDW Careers

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate agreements and solicitations with minimal direction, according to organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Develop strategies in collaboration with executive and senior leadership to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Advocate for CDW’s “win-win” approach via influential written and verbal communication of CDW’s positions.
• Develop relationships across CDW’s business units and partner community.
• Utilize a contract management tracking database to ensure transparency of negotiation progress, memorialize agreement risk, and maintain an organized portfolio.
• Provide training and guidance to account teams, peers, and other internal stakeholders regarding contract terms, contract review procedures, and negotiation strategies.
• Participate in process improvement project teams.
• Serve as a mentor to Contract Negotiation Analysts.

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 6 years’ experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements and procurement solicitations. 

OR

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctorate (JD) degree. 
• 4 years’ experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements and procurement solicitations. 
• Demonstrable IT industry, contract negotiation, and business acumen.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize and address both business and legal opportunities and risks.
• Excellent written communication skills with a comprehensive command of drafting and delivering contract terms and concepts.
• Proven ability to persuasively articulate positions throughout the negotiation process.
• Illustrated ability to effectively interact, influence and gain acceptance of coworkers within different levels of the organization and within different departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe editing tools. 
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.