Contract Manager
avalonSyracuse, NY
$45-$64/hour
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager II to join its Procurement team on a long-term contract basis. This role will lead supplier contracting engagements from intake through execution, partnering with internal stakeholders across Procurement, Legal, Security, Privacy, and business teams. The ideal candidate is a strong contract negotiator with exceptional writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills who can independently manage a high volume of agreements in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Remote (East Coast preferred, but flexible)
Duration: 6-month contract with strong possibility of extension
Conversion: Potential for permanent hire for the right candidate
Interview Process: One interview with two hiring managers
Key Responsibilities:
Lead supplier contracting engagements from intake through signature and ongoing amendments
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including:
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Professional Services Agreements
- SaaS and other technology agreements
- Order forms and amendments
- Partner with business stakeholders to define contract scope, deliverables, and requirements
- Coordinate reviews with Legal, Security, Privacy, and other risk management functions
- Manage contract revisions, renewals, and updates throughout the supplier lifecycle
- Ensure contract records and documentation are accurately maintained
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts
- Strong background supporting procurement, sourcing, or vendor management functions
- Experience with MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, professional services, and technology agreements
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple contracting initiatives simultaneously
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, Security, or other risk teams
- Ability to work independently and drive matters to completion with minimal oversight
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Background:
- Procurement or strategic sourcing environment
- Technology, SaaS, or professional services contracting experience
- Experience supporting enterprise-level supplier relationships
If you're a contracts professional who can hit the ground running and effectively manage complex supplier agreements while collaborating across multiple business functions, we'd like to hear from you.$45-$64/hour, depending on experience. Please apply with your resume.
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