Contract ManagerIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Position: Contract ManagerDuration: 1 YearLocation: Painted Post, NYDirect client: Immediate interviewJob responsibilities:Develop and deploy appropriately rigorous RFP/SOW/Contract strategy, processes and tools.Structure and manage the contracting process.Partner with VM Manager and other appropriate parties in IT, GSM and Legal to develop and deploy negotiating strategies that establish and reinforce productive provider relationships and ensure delivery of reliable, stable, scalable, cost effective, and secure information technology servicesPartner with VM Manager and GSM in all external MSP and Strategic Supplier negotiationsEstablish and maintain collaborative partnership with GSM and Legal to ensure timely and efficient functional supportEstablish and maintain collaborative partnerships with EM, SLM, and IT operations to ensure effective translation of business and technology requirements into market-current RFPs and contractsEstablish and maintain collaborative partnership with CM to ensure RFP compliance with financial expectations and requirementsManager Must Haves: Project Mgmt. skills, highly organized, people person who has experience writing RFP/SOW's.Education:4 Year degree required