As a Business Alliance Specialist you will:

• Consolidate the internal business and legal requirements and facilitate communication within the organization to develop a coordinated approach with suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage contracts which achieve the strategic goals of the organization and are in the best interest of ADP (maximum benefit with minimum risk).
• Lead/participate in Corporate-wide negotiations and supplier management that impact all SBU’s and Corporate Shared Services Procurement (SSP). • Represent ADP's policies, business practices and requirements to suppliers to manage the on-going supplier relationships.
• Analyze risk and serve as a knowledge-base in Supply Chain for Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence and integration activities. • Ensure ADP is legally and financially compliant with its contracts.

Requirements:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business Administration (or similar discipline) required. • Contract Management certificate or degree highly desirable.

Experience:
5+ years experience in business and/or legal environment with specific
5+ emphasis on technology contracting for IT hardware, software and
5+ services, contract negotiation, interpretation and contract process
5+ management - preferably with a variety of high dollar and volume
5+ supplier contracts. Experience in cost savings analysis and
5+ reductions. Working knowledge and application of contract and
5+ business law with good business judgment required. Must have
5+ experience in formulating and facilitating a team of diverse
5+ disciplines and needs. Risk mitigation skills and negotiating between
5+ key internal clients – understanding enough about disciplines to know
5+ how to close an agreement.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary. • Very strong negotiation skills with solid business judgment. • Analytical skills. • Must have strong contract drafting skills with a meticulous attention to detail and form. • Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to manage closing a deal and proactively anticipate issues or problems that may arise • Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines. • Must have excellent time management and project management skills, be able to manage/prioritize multiple contracts and balance quality with expedience. • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interface effectively with all levels of ADP management and disciplines and within the supplier’s organization.

ADP offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including first day coverage for medical, dental and vision plans, a 401K plan, pension plan, stock purchase plan, and much more! (NYSE: ADP) ADP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; M/F/D/V. ADP believes that diversity leads to strength.

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