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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox and JamesAllen.com. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

Contract Analyst IT II

Remote

WHO WE ARE:

We are the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry and the world’s largest specialty jewelry retailer, with #1 market share in the U.S., UK and Canada. Signet operates approximately 3,200 stores globally, under the brand names Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples Jewellers, Piercing Pagoda and JamesAllen.com.

ALL ARE WELCOME HERE:

Signet is a people company – this means that we put our customers and our employees at the center of everything we do. Our culture celebrates diversity and inclusion, while uniting around a common mission and distinct privilege of helping our customers Celebrate Life and Express Love®. We strive to make sure that our 35,000 employees have professional, personal and social development opportunities to unleash their full potential and have equal opportunity for advancement, regardless of their gender, race, sexuality or any other aspect of their background. At Signet, we nurture an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, supported and empowered at work each day. We do not and will not tolerate any behavior that undermines this effort.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Contract Analyst is responsible to process IT vendor documents (contracts, NDAs, CRs, SOWs, Orders, etc.) through the review/approval process. This role will also be exposed processes and techniques used to manage a broad variety of IT vendors including telecommunication vendors, IT infrastructure service providers, IT application development service providers, and hardware and software vendors.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate SOWs, MSAs, NDAs and other contractual agreements, with Legal assistance as required
• Will perform or assist with VMO contract management responsibilities like documenting contract issues, tracking contract changes and expirations, tracking the status of contract deliverables, and administering vendor Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Will perform or assist with VMO performance management responsibilities like monitoring and reporting vendor performance metrics and service provider service levels
• Will perform or assist with VMO financial management responsibilities like updating forms with financial information, rate negotiations, conversion rates in the MSA and for specific teams/roles.
• Will perform or assist with VMO relationship management responsibilities like making vendor introductions to hiring manager, direct line of communication for Signet management and vendors. Opening roles for contractors as requested by Signet management.
• Will also assist with IT Procurement operations like preparing and obtaining approvals for contracts. Submitting contracts/SOWs for PO creation and emailing POs to vendors. Filing and updating governance library.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: A Bachelor’s Degree is in Business, Finance, Computer Science or other relevant field is desired.

Years of Job-Related Experience Required: 5+ years of experience in an IT Department as an administrative assistant, project coordinator, or other role that provides experience in the duties associated with this role

Technical/Other Skills Required:

• Listening, verbal and written communications skills with the ability to translate technical information into Excellent Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills (Visio also preferred)
• Basic understanding of Information Technology terminology and operations
• High attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment with high role and process ambiguity
• Ability to build and strengthen partnerships with other people
• High energy and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to write concisely and an accurately
• Strong communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Desire to work in a continuous improvement environment.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) matching after one year of employment
• Generous PTO + company holidays
• Diversity programs
• Paid subscription to PlateJoy
• Much more!

The salary range for this role is $74,000 – $104,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.