Contract Maintenance Specialist Contract Management Analyst

**Life Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living! We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and proactive **Contract Maintenance Specialist** to support end-to-end contract lifecycle management. This role involves **execution and maintenance of contracts and NDAs**, ensuring compliance, managing contract metadata, and driving data-driven reporting and process improvements. The ideal candidate will be a **strong team player**, with excellent stakeholder management skills, experience with procurement and contract tools, process mindset, and focus on continuous improvement and innovation. **Responsibilities:** --------------------- **Contract Execution & Management** * Manage end-to-end **contract lifecycle activities**, execution of- MSA/ Standalone, SOW, amendments, renewals, and termination. * Coordinate **execution of Contracts and NDAs** using tools such as DocuSign. * Perform regular **contract compliance checks** and ensure adherence to company policies and governance standards. * Handle contract renewal/extension/termination initiatives working with Global Procurement and the Legal team. **Data Management & Reporting** * Maintain accurate **contract metadata** in systems. * Generate **reports, dashboards, and insights** using Power BI and Excel to support decision-making. * Track key metrics such as contract cycle times, compliance rates, supplier performance, and risk indicators. * Ensure high-quality data management practices across all contract-related systems. **Procurement & Process Knowledge** * Demonstrate strong understanding of **Source-to-Pay (S2P)** lifecycle. * Drive continuous **process enhancements and standardization**, including SOP creation and optimization. * Leverage knowledge of **Pathway projects** to support Category managers and transformation initiatives **Stakeholder & Supplier Management** * Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Procurement, Finance, Business teams) for contract execution and issue resolution. * Effectively communicate updates, risks, and insights to stakeholders. **Risk & Compliance** * Identify, assess, and manage **contract-related risks**. * Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations. **Process Improvement & Innovation** * Proactively identify opportunities for **process improvements and automation**. * Think **out-of-the-box** to enhance contract management processes and reporting efficiency. * Contribute to digital transformation initiatives using data-driven insights. **Requirements:** ----------------- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ Commerce/ Accounting, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field Licenses/ Certifications: **Six Sigma (Yellow/Green belt)** Experience: **5-8 Years** Competences: **Core Functional Competences:** Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) NDA execution processes Compliance & Governance Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement Stakeholder Collaboration Risk Assessment & Mitigation Experience with **SOP creation and process documentation** **Technical Competences:** Ariba/ SAP DocuSign Service Hub Physical Demands: **Hybrid 2-3 days WFO based in Pune.** Travel Requirements:  10 % Stay connected by joining our [Talent Community](https://smithnephew.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/4ba17039009510002b17ea5e89c40000). We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/smith-&-nephew/) to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.   Check us out on [Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Smith-and-Nephew-EI_IE10233.11,27.htm) for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into **You. Unlimited.**, life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our [website](https://www.smith-nephew.com/en/) and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.