Procurement Contract Manager

Job TitleJob OverviewRequirement/Must Have:Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering required.5+ years of progressive experience drafting and negotiating commercial purchasing contracts within complex, engineering-driven industries.Proven success managing high-value contracts involving manufactured equipment, installation, maintenance, and technical services.Strong understanding of legal principles, commercial risk, and claims management.Strong negotiation skills, with the confidence to lead or support matrixed negotiation teams.Ability to develop clear, logical recommendations and communicate them effectively to diverse stakeholders.Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, schedules, and project requirements.A strong sense of internal customer service, prioritization, and ownership.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy and urgency.Responsibilities:Support commercial contracts for services and equipment for the Grid Technologies business.Manage the full lifecycle of procurement contracts, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and a strategic partner in negotiations.Interpret and summarize complex contract requirements, obligations, and risks and recommend innovative, practical solutions.Identify and resolve nuanced issues related to contract language, procedures, and commercial practices.Draft, analyze, and negotiate contracts to achieve balanced, commercially sound outcomes.Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary negotiation team, working closely with Procurement, Legal, Engineering, and Project Management.Support procurement decisions in accordance with established Limits of Authority processes.Lead the creation and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, goods and services contracts, construction agreements, field support, technical/engineering services, transportation/storage, and used equipment.Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, offering guidance and sharing expertise with fellow professionals.Nice to Have:Advanced degree in Business or Law preferred.Knowledge of US and Canadian contract law preferred.