As an individual contributor, set priorities for the team, get results across boundaries, ensure an inclusive work environment, develop employees, and manage performance. The selected candidate will review and approve documents for protection of the company's contractual posture and adherence to company policy.

The Contracts Manager will have opportunities to advance their own IP management, negotiation planning, contracting, and business development, as well as influencing and enabling GSEM (Global Sourcing Equipment and Materials) capabilities worldwide through participation and leadership of cross- GSEM working groups and activities.

The Contract and Commercial Specialist, you will be responsible for but not limited to:   

• Outiline and edit contracts for the purchase of goods and services for Intel's worldwide manufacturing supply chain in GSEM.
• Draft and edit Purchase and Supply agreements (Corporate Purchase Agreements and amendments), technology license agreements, development agreements, collaboration agreements, third-party enabling agreements, product evaluation agreements, IP agreements, and technology agreements.
• Utilize your business acumen and legal knowledge to deliver solutions that meets Cost, Quality, Availability, Technology, and Environmental compliance targets throughout all phases of the product life cycle.
• Negotiate aspects of purchasing contracts, statements of works, and pricing for goods and/or services.
• Provide contract analysis and strategy on key deals and transactions.
• Use your market intelligence, commodity expertise, and supplier relationships to create supply chain support for critical Intel technology requirements.
• Be an external-facing role as a technology sourcing expert when interfacing with suppliers and other strategic stakeholders and partners.
• Manage the relation between the commercial team and Intel legal.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:  

• Listening, negotiation, presentation, writing, meeting, training, and facilitation.
• Summarize and distill a complex discussion and/or situation into a clear problem statement, an action plan with owners (i.e. why, who, when, what).
• Build individual and/or team rapport and commitment to a goal.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability to absorb different technologies, commercial/ecosystem engagements, x-GSEM systems/biz process roles.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must possess at least one of the following 3 degrees; plus, the years of experience determined for each degree in the areas specified below

1. Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Science, or related field of study with 6+ years of relevant contract management experience.

2. Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Science, or related field of study with 4+ years of relevant contract management experience.

3.. Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Science, or related field of study with 2+ years of relevant contract management experience.

4. Juris Doctor (JD) with 2+ years of experience in commercial and IP law practice.

Expertise Areas:

• Negotiating complex contracts or strategic deals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA with 4+ years of supply chain/technical/business/financial experience.
• Broad GSEM contract/purchasing expertise: Conversant in GSEM Neg Plan/Contract and Purchasing process.
• Extensive experience in IP management, deal planning, and negotiations across a variety of strategic sourcing situations, NDAs, purchasing contract structures, and collaboration/joint-development agreement certification and/or experience.
• Multi-program Leadership: Step into a complex situation, assess gaps, set direction, and enforce commitment and accountability.
• Capable of driving multiple and x-functional projects along with multiple timelines.
• Supplier engagement/management expertise: Experience working with a variety of suppliers and other external parties across the globe, multinational and private company suppliers experience. Experience working with confidential documents and understand confidentiality obligations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support.  Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore’s Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.

Intel strongly encourages employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Intel aligns to federal, state, and local laws and as a contractor to the U.S. Government is subject to government mandates that may be issued. Intel policies for COVID-19 including guidance about testing and vaccination are subject to change over time.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter....

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.