GroupM Vendor Contract Manager

Description

Position at GroupM

About the role:

The Vendor Contract Manager supports the GroupM Global Legal function based in London and works across central teams and all global markets. This person will be one of a team of [3] (two in London and one in APAC) responsible for keeping comprehensive and accurate records of all contracts and ensuring that the business has access to information about such contracts. It will also be responsible for triaging administrative requests into the Global Legal function, providing access to legal self-help notes,templates and other resources as well as providing support in completing templates for contracts and information requests.

Based in Philippines

The role reports to a member of the global media legal team.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a first responder on certain questions coming in to the legal team including requests for information and contract terms, templates, self-help legal guidance and other resources made available by the WPP Legal team.
• Advice on completion of template legal forms
• Co-ordinate with WPP Legal operations team to operate the contract management system and ensure key GroupM documents are uploaded.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to co-ordinate and track the negotiation and signature of contracts with global vendors and ensure agreement of consistent terms.
• Provide guidance and support to the business on the existence of signed contracts across different markets.
• Provide high level guidance on the rights and obligations arising under signed contracts.
• Review and analyze vendor policies to track equivalency to company policies.
• Help to maintain the GroupM legal intranet pages

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate well with a wide range of people across different markets
• Ability to build network within complex organisation
• Proactive problem solver who works collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ideally also contract management software (Conga)

More about GroupM

GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies our scale and diverse range of clients lets us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent the space, support and tools to innovate and grow.

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About the Philippines

In recent years, the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. Al-Jazeera noted the market demonstrating an unprecedented period of macro-economic buoyancy and political stability, spurring both domestic and international business growth. It is also one of the largest and fastest growing digital markets in Southeast Asia, with growth expecting to increase exponentially in the next few years.

With a population of 109.5 million, 59.2% of these currently have access to the internet. By 2022, the Philippines' internet population is forecasted to be 73%. Coupled with the Philippines' vibrant economic growth and the expansion of its digital footprint, GroupM Philippines is well-positioned as an exciting and innovative organization for media players and talent to be.

GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.