Procurement Contract Analyst

We are out of time. Change must be immediate. We have to help the world find alternative ways to produce all the same things we love. But better. Using less land, less water, less energy, and making less waste. If you think that sounds like a mission, well, you are right. We are solving the world's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. GALY is an early-stage company developing novel _in vitro_ plant cell culture methods to produce cotton, coffee, and other plant products in a process that is faster and uses fewer resources than if grown in the ground. GALY's environment is built so everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work.

**Role Description**:
Negotiating contract agreements for products and services. Assessing contractor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts. Preparing and editing contracts between the company and potential clients.
**Here's What You'll do**:

- Handle breach of contracts in a timely manner
- Serve as the main liaison with outside contracting representatives
- Develop and implement effective procurement proposals.
- Research regulations to ensure contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.
- Coordinate with vendors to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the terms and regulations.
- Assure that all recurrent contracts are renewed in time.
- Keep track of all contract amendments and expiry dates.

**Education & Qualifications**:

- At least 3 years cumulative experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating agreements required.
- Basic understanding of relevant laws, intellectual property, biotech laws and regulations.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to write clearly and informatively.
- Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness.
- Ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas.
- Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
- Ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions.
- Ability to include appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities.
- Ability to utilize time efficiently, and complete work on time.
- Proven work experience as a Contract Analyst, or similar role.
- Expertise in MS Excel (creating spreadsheets)
- Confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Bachelor's degree in Law or legal-related field of study, business administration.
- English Required.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents and legal specifications.
- Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to resolve client complaints and concerns.
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Contracts Specialist.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Advanced and specialized training in contractual agreements.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions, responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position, and GALY retains the discretion to modify functions, responsibilities, duties and skills at any time, including modifying the time devoted to such activities, deleting activities and assigning other activities._
**Who we are**:
GALY is growing the future. We are an army of dreamers that believe scientists are the artists of a new era. We envision a world where we can still produce sought-after materials without the physical burden we place on the planet and its people, especially those without opportunity. That is why we are revolutionizing the way we produce goods today by building a much more sustainable and distributable form of agriculture. However, nobody takes innovation seriously until you scale it. We are on it By developing novel scale-up strategies for in-vitro production of cotton that have never been done on an industrial scale, we will achieve something truly new. To do this, we are gathering a team with highly diverse skills and experiences, ranging from genetic engineering, plant cell culture, sterile process development, bioreactor design, mathematics, statistics agriculture, high-performance automation, stylists, illustrators, fashion designers, creative business development, marketing and branding strategies. A group on a mission to save our planet. We are scientists. We are artists. We are GALY.