Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.

Strategic Sourcing strives to work collectively across the Great American Insurance Enterprise to provide the highest standard of goods and services. Utilizing a trusted category management structure, we establish positive supplier relationships, develop innovative negotiation tactics, while practicing strategic planning and delivering consistent results. These practices ensure our organization executes the right contracts at the best possible price, delivering tremendous value across Great American. 

Our Strategic Sourcing Team is in search of a Senior Contract Management Representative to work out of our home office in downtown Cincinnati, OH. This position will operate on a hybrid schedule. Qualified remote applicants could also be considered.

Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesServes as a liaison with Corporate legal staff.Participates in developing and enforcing enterprise standardsFunctions as an intermediary between suppliers and Corporate Legal to negotiate contract language and/or terms.Supports Strategic Sourcing and Program staff in preparing and verifying contracts and associated language and paperwork for complex contract packages.Participates in developing contract language to meet business, regulatory, and legal requirements.Verifies contracts meet corporate standards.Reviews bids for conformity to contract requirements and may participate in determining acceptable bids.Participates in and may conduct risk assessment surveys with new suppliers as appropriate.  Participates in resolving supplier licensing issues.Receives, researches, and responds to internal and external customers’ inquiries. Prepares moderately complex to complex contractual provisions.Negotiates amendments.Participates in the administration of contracts and ensuring fulfillment of contract requirements. Participates in resolving supplier performance issues.May participate in determining customer satisfaction with services or products.Develops and maintains necessary records and files.  Retrieves contract documents as needed.Provides back-up for and performs the work of Strategic Sourcing staff for contractually complex or high-risk sourcing projects.Provides training to other staff on legal and contractual topics.  May participate in developing curriculum.Provides technical advice to lower level positions and other functional areas.May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.Demonstrates advanced knowledge of contract administration, Strategic Sourcing, and related company policies and/or legal requirements.  Remains current on changing business needs, potential issues and/or new requirements.  Researches new trends or advancements in Legal precedents in order to mitigate risk and protect corporate assets.Performs other duties as assigned.

Job RequirementsEducation: Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent.  Field of Study: Law or related discipline.Experience: Generally, 3 to 6 years of related experience. Experience with drafting and reviewing contract language is highly preferred.

Business Unit:

AFG Procurement

Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.