PrincipalContractSpecialist

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. # **A Day in the Life** This position has the responsibility to support Medtronic business by minimizing risks through the review of all commercial supply contracts. Identify key areas of risk and non-compliance within customer supply contracts and distribute to business and support functions for assessment and approval. Support a team of Contracts Specialists and manage contracts across the ANZ for all ongoing contract management activities including day to day contract management of assigned territories to self. Support Tenders team with contract reviews and negotiations from time to time. Provide contractual and commercial guidance and advice under the support from the Legal team to ensure business units and functional areas are making informed decisions prior to approving/declining contractual clauses. Influence & negotiate with customers to progress contract development ensuring business compliance & commercial benefits are maintained. **Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.** Contract Review: * Ensure contract review, approval and execution, in accordance with company guidelines and authorization levels. * Provide drafting guidance to the business around proposed departures to clauses. * Maintain & provide detail to the business around any previously accepted customer clauses. * Provide pro-active support to Sales and Marketing by providing guidance and advice on contractual trends in place by our customers. * Develop and provide recommended solutions to complex business issues. * Liaise with the Legal team to resolve terms and conditions that conflict with Medtronic’s standard terms and conditions * Coach and support a team of Contract Specialists in ensuring compliance across all a