Contracts Specialist

Pay Rate: $79000 to a maximum of $93000 Per Year.BENEFITSVeolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.Position Purpose: The Procurement Team is located across four offices in the US. As a vital function within the organization, the team works with all departments to ensure successful resolution and execution of all vendor agreements and a variety of matters to minimize legal exposure and ensure compliance with legal and company policy. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Specialist to join the Veolia Procurement team.As a Contracts Specialist at Veolia North America, you will play a critical role in supporting the procurement department with drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts related to our business operations and functions. This role requires strong expertise in contract lifecycle management (CLM), including master service agreements (MSAs), subcontractor agreements, statements of work (SOWs), SaaS/software agreements, and other related vendor contracts.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including MSAs, SOWs, Subcontractor Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, confidentiality agreements (NDAs),SaaS/software Agreements, and other types of vendor contracts, ensuring they align with company policies, legal requirements, and business needs.Follow up with key stakeholders such as Operations, Digital Business & Technology, Risk, Legal, and Compliance to resolve contract issues.Support the CLM process within Ariba or other CLM systems.Maintain accurate and organized records of executed contracts, amendments, and related documents.Continuously contribute to process improvements, best practices, and standardization of contract templates to streamline contract management and increase efficiency.Provide administrative support to the procurement legal team as needed, including assisting with projects and activities related to risk/compliance, sustainability that work collaboratively with other functions and business units.Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing workflow efficiency, automation, and standardization.Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Notes:This is a hybrid position with three (3) days in office per week.This position can be hired in Boston or Paramus.