Never settle for less.  Ambitious, dynamic professionals working toward their goals find inspiration in careers with the ACE Group.  We draw on worldwide talent to create and develop our outstanding and diverse workforce. With our broad range of career opportunities, culture of excellence and remarkable growth potential, we attract professionals with the intellectual firepower and flexibility to respond with creative solutions to the needs of our customers. We're a company that makes things happen and we enjoy working with individuals who thrive on extraordinary projects and remarkable results.  As a growing and dynamic force in the Property and Casualty business, our diversified range of products and services is making an impact. Join us and work with a dedicated team in an environment that supports your efforts and rewards you for a job well done. ACE is dedicated to recruiting and developing talented individuals with the knowledge, ability and desire for success. With our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream, and multinational operating platform, we offer an excellent opportunity for your future growth and development.   Details of this position follow:

Key Objective

This position is responsible for negotiation, management and administration of a wide variety of technology acquisitions by partnering with internal stakeholders, including IT, Business and Legal subject matter experts to negotiate contractual agreements and provide insight into the terms of those agreements post contract completion.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

§  Act as lead representative for Information Technology in technology acquisitions with a wide variety of vendors.

§  Manage and administer technology outsourcing agreements.

§  Working with the appropriate stakeholders for each individual deal, negotiate technology related agreements including but not limited to software licensing and maintenance, leasing, and professional services.

§  Translate the requirements of the subject matter experts into contractual requirements and deliverables.

§  Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the ACE corporate contracts policy and procedures.

§  Ensure accurate contracts filing, electronic storage of executed agreements, and contracts data entry into internal database 

§  In coordination with ACE Legal, provide interpretation and clarification to appropriate parties on contractual terms and conditions.

§  Meet with service providers and internal customers on a regular basis to manage efficiencies and contract terms, including but not limited to service levels.

Qualifications:

§  Bachelor’s Degree

§  5-10 years experience in technology acquisition, contract negotiation and vendor management

§  Background in financial analysis and software license/maintenance, hardware, professional services, and telecom procurement

§  Strong orientation to technological strategies and concepts, vendor assessment and strategic sourcing

§  Demonstrated leadership and relationship skills

§  Ability to motivate others to complete an agreement that benefits both parties

§  Understanding of expense management and budget planning

§  Studies in contract law preferred

§  Certifications in procurement or contract negotiation preferred

As one of the world’s few truly global property and casualty insurance and reinsurance organizations, the ACE Group of Companies answers the insurance needs of commercial and individual customers in more than 140 countries and jurisdictions. Our diverse product mix and extensive global presence give us competitive advantage and financial stability.  A global insurance and risk management company, ACE has more than 15,000 employees located at offices in over 50 countries. For 2008, ACE had gross written premiums of approximately $19 billion, net income of over $2.5 billion, and assets in excess of $72 billion. Covered by most of Wall Street’s major securities houses, ACE is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ACE.  Our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream and multinational operating platform are strong indicators that we’re strategically well positioned for future growth and development.

Forbes^® lists ACE among its Global High Performers as well as one of the Platinum 400 Best Big Companies:

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/88/bigcompanies08_The-400-Best-Big-Companies-Insurance_7Company.html

http://aol.forbes.com/lists/2008/18/biz_2000global08_The-Global-2000-Insurance_9Rank.html

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/88/biz_07platinum_The-400-Best-Big-Companies-Insurance_7Company.html

ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress. ACE is an equal opportunity employer and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, handicap, marital status or any other status or condition protected by Federal and/or State laws, except where bona fide occupational qualifications apply.

For additional information about ACE or its services, please visit our website, http://www.acelimited.com.