POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Key Responsibilities:

Manage contract workflow and lifecycle – from contract selection, contract negotiation and execution, through extension, amendment, termination and retention for various business functions.
Independently negotiate with client teams for third party vendors’ services, including technology / software-as-a-service (SAAS) / cloud-services agreements, license agreements, evaluation agreements, other products and services agreements, and non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements.
Act as legal point of contact and cultivate relationships with internal client teams. Ensure ongoing alignment with client teams through 1:1 meetings, regular communication, managing expectations, enforcing the contracting process, and measuring and sharing results with client teams. Advise client teams and coordinate with relevant stakeholders regarding contract renewals, amendments, or possible updates. Effectively document and communicate to relevant stakeholders when and how a contract deviates from the standard terms.
Work with client teams, and in cooperation with other internal stakeholders to manage RFP process, including by drafting RFPs, reviewing responses and managing logistics and timeline related to same.
Lead process improvement efforts related to the contracts management function, including through exploration of use of emerging technologies and alternative service providers in areas such as client intake, workflow management, updating of standard forms, stakeholder review and the development of client-facing and internal process guidelines and policies.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred with concentration in legal or analytical areas.
4+ years’ experience in contract management, negotiation, or similar responsibilities experience
4+ years of demonstrated experience with working with clients at all levels of the organization (in-house or law firm.)

Preferred Requirements:

Knowledge of health care contracts, web-based applications and IT infrastructure, and experience working on technology-related agreements
Ability to work efficiently and independently, but also collaborative with colleagues across the organization, and handle conflicts, prioritize and perform multiple tasks3, solve problems and/or propose solutions
Ability to maintain high level of performance and accuracy within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Detail and results oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills

SALARY RANGE

Salary Range: $87,100 to $102,500 annually + bonus eligibility + equity stock-based compensation (if applicable) + benefits.

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, well consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. Yum! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Companys KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.

Yum! Brands has an immediate need for a Sr. Analyst who has a passion for problem solving and helping the organization achieve its strategic imperatives through engaging third-party vendors and partners in an efficient and timely manner, while also protecting the interests of the organization. The Sr. Analyst is an experienced contracts professional who will coordinate with and advise individuals and teams from multiple functions at Yum! Brands and each of its four brands, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit, both domestically and internationally. The Sr. Analyst will also participate in and facilitate one or more teams focused on sharing and improving contract management practices and processes across the organization.