Compliance Manager Strategic Sourcing

VIDYA BHATT

Fremont, CA +1-424-***-**** **********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-bhatt/ Contracts & Compliance Manager

Driven contracts and compliance manager with extensive experience in legal drafting, negotiation, strategic sourcing and relationship building. Proven ability to streamline processes, negotiate legal and commercial terms, implement compliance framework that mitigate risks & align with internal policies, and ensure operational compliance, leading to significant time and cost savings. Strong research, analytical & communication skills. Adept at collaborating with internal & external stakeholders to achieve mutual success.

Skills & Core Competencies

Sourcing to Pay RFx Management (RFI/RFP/RFQ) Stakeholder Management Contract Negotiation & Risk Mitigation Pricing Strategy Development Enhance Data-Driven Decision Making Proactive Risk Management Legal & Contract Operations & Process Optimization Project Management Contract Lifecycle Management EXPERIENCE

TikTok USDS - Mountain View - Legal Contracts and Compliance Manager- October 2024 - March 31, 2025

●Structure, draft, redline, review and negotiate various commercial and procurement contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, and Order Forms/Quotes. Provide comprehensive redlines, incorporating custom language and appropriate fallback provisions as needed. Ensure thorough review and approval of these contracts to maintain legal compliance, protect the company's interests, facilitate business operations, and address legal queries.

●Successfully lead contract negotiations directly with suppliers and through the procurement team, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures while securing favorable terms for the business.

●Developed an end-to-end contracting playbook, templates, and process documentation for the legal and business teams.

●Developed a comprehensive sourcing strategy for construction, marketing and professional services contracts.

●Led the transition from a 3rd-party tool to an in-house contract management system to enhance robustness and efficiency.

●Assisted in driving compliance initiatives, conducting audits, and contributing to strategic planning processes Google LLC - April 2018 - June 2024

Google LLC - Procurement Contracts Lead / Vendor Strategy & Operations - Sunnyvale- June 2020 - June 2024

●Managed end to end procurement contract management lifecycle and facilitated alignment between internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams (legal, tax, finance, sales, engineering) and external partners to streamline contract negotiation and execution. Mentored various product area and sales team members on contract structuring and negotiation tactics.

●Led ASP program project implementation by defining priorities, coordinating resources, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

●Developed sourcing plans and category strategies tailored to organizational objectives. Partnered with business stakeholders to identify operational pain points, conduct root cause analyses, and define actionable project objectives.

●Led a vendor and GOC’s PA specific contracts team responsible for finalizing agreements. Streamlined contract templates and processes by collaborating with internal stakeholders and preferred suppliers/vendor partners to develop and implement standardized contract structures, templates, and negotiation strategies (MSA, ISA, SaaS, PaaS, NDA, SOW, Purchase Order), reducing contract turnaround time by 25%.

●Analyzed data to identify process improvements, enhancing contract drafting efficiency and reducing approval times. Acted as a subject matter expert on contract policies, co-employment, payment terms, contract structuring, and negotiation strategies across various products and service categories.

●Engaged directly with vendors and customers to draft, negotiate, and lead complex commercial agreements. Coordinated internal approvals, socialized customer/vendor requests with stakeholders, and facilitated contract execution.

●Led efforts to safeguard operations and ensure compliance by analyzing, negotiating, and advising on key contract provisions, including tax and co-employment concerns, minimizing potential risks.

●Played a key role in designing, testing, and implementing ERP and CLM systems/applications (SAP Ariba, Skyvine, Salesforce, DocuSign) to automate the sourcing to pay process.

●Managed all aspects of the sourcing-to-pay lifecycle, including RFP/RFQ development, supplier selection, negotiation, award, invoicing/payment processes and reporting on contract progress.

●Supported recruitment efforts by conducting interviews and evaluating candidates to successfully onboard team members. Google LLC (Via SMCI) - Contracts Manager - Marketing - Mountain View - May 2019 - May 2020 Drafted, Negotiated, approved and executed complex contracts (Inbound Agreements (ISA/MSA), NDAs, sponsorships, marketing promotion, SaaS, Paas, SOWs & related Amendments). Fostered collaboration across marketing department

(finance, legal, compliance (GDPR)) for seamless contract execution.

● Streamlined workflows and increased efficiency by identifying and implementing improvements to systems.

● Ensured adherence to Google's policies and provided legal/regulatory guidance.

● Development and implementation of the "Deal Desk" program, overseeing its entire lifecycle from strategic conception to operational execution. Managed day-to-day Deal Desk operations, providing crucial support to sales and marketing teams in crafting optimal deal structures. This initiative streamlined the deal-making process, enhanced cross-functional collaboration, and significantly improved deal closure rates and overall profitability. Google LLC - YouTube - Business Ops Contracts Consultant - San Bruno (Via SMCI) - April 2018 - May 2019

●Developed workflows, playbooks, and training materials to efficiently onboard partners and ensure contract compliance for new and existing agreements. Leveraged subject matter expertise to resolve complex business operations, data privacy, and risk compliance issues for stakeholders.

● Created legal document templates and proactively identified system issues to mitigate risks and increase efficiency

● Fostered cross-functional team collaboration (YouTube's Trust & Safety, Legal, Compliance, Operations) to resolve issues and streamline partner management.

Legal & Compliance Manager - Infostretch Corp., Santa Clara, CA Nov 2016 - March 2018 Achieved operational excellence by leading a team to standardize contracts and immigration processes. Provided skilled negotiation of contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, employment, SaaS & PaaS) and delivered employee compliance training.

● Implemented software solutions to streamline contract management and immigration case workflows

● Secured high approval rates (98%) for over 500 immigration petitions.

● Championed data protection by implementing privacy regulations ( EU Privacy Shield, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA ect.). Legal Consultant - Multiple Law firms, Santa Clara, CA October 2011 - Oct 2016 Leveraged legal expertise to draft and manage complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory compliance. Performed due diligence for technology companies, meticulously evaluating corporate law and intellectual property (IP) rights to mitigate legal risks. Provided targeted case analysis to pinpoint key issues, formulate effective strategies, and safeguard client interests. Streamlined contracting processes by designing standardized templates, workflows, and tools, maximizing efficiency for corporations. Empowered employees with comprehensive training guides, maximizing system adoption and productivity.

Executive Law Clerk - LA & SF - CA Office of the Attorney General - Jan 2011 - October 2012 Provided legal research and drafting support to the Attorney General's office, ensuring effective case preparation, representation, and policy development. Drafted referendums, meticulously analyzed legal implications and crafted language to accurately reflect the intended policies and regulations. Collaborated to support various aspects of case preparation, including legal research, drafting, and responding to discovery requests. Corporate Attorney - Law Firms in India

Successfully advised on end to end M&A process, from defining the ecosystem strategy, to sourcing, to due diligence, to closing, securing favorable outcomes through strategic arguments before the High Court. Protected client interests by drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex commercial agreements (including intellectual property, lease and construction contracts). Due diligence for IT infrastructure real estate acquisitions: lease, sublease, title report and prepared strategic report for clients.

EDUCATION

MBA International Business transaction, Risk Management, San Francisco Bay University, USA LLM (Master of Laws): IP and Business Law, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA LLB (Bachelor of Laws (JD equivalent)): Corporate Law, Symbiosis Law School, Pune, India

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