Director of Contract Management

Contract Manager

The Contract Manager plays a key role in managing the full contract management life cycle within the Corporate Procurement functionfrom intake and drafting through negotiation, execution, and post-signature tracking. This role is essential to ensuring third-party agreements are strategically developed, thoroughly reviewed, and executed with precisionbalancing speed, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and business alignment. The Contract Specialist exercises independent judgement and discretion in reviewing and negotiating legal and commercial terms to ensure contracts align with organization policies, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance. This position partners closely with Legal, Risk Domain Experts, and business stakeholders to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve visibility into supplier obligations. This role directly supports Corporate Procurement's mandate to establish scalable, efficient, and risk-conscious contracting practices that advance strategic objects.

Essential Functions

• Manage the full contract management life cycle from intake and drafting through negotiation, execution, and post-signature tracking
• Draft, redline, and review a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to : Master Services Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licenses, and Software as a Service Agreements
• Lead or support contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring terms are commercially sound, compliant with internal standards, and aligned with business objectives
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, IT, Business Units) to understand needs, communicate risks, and ensure smooth contract execution
• Serve as a key point of contact for suppliers during the contracting process, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Identify contractual risks and propose practical solutions that protect the organization without impeding operational goals
• Maintain organized records and support contract version control, status tracking, and key date monitoring
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including playbook development, process enhancements, and future implementation of contract management tools
• Educate stakeholders on contracting standards, approval workflows, and policy requirements
• Adopt and apply contracting best practices to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and drive consistency ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

Additional Essential Functions

Qualifications

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