Contracts Manager MGT

Brief Description:The Contracts Manager leads contract formation, negotiation, and administration for Patterson-UTI's Third Party (Supplier) Contracts. The Contracts Manager owns contracting policy, standards, functional excellence, and the Company's contract management system, and serves as the primary point of escalation for complex, high-value, or high-risk contract negotiations across business units including Patterson-UTI Central Support Services, NexTier Completions, Patterson-UTI Drilling, MS Directional, Ulterra, and Current Power. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts at scale, leading and developing contracts staff, and partnering with Legal, Risk, and business unit leadership to align contract terms with organizational risk tolerance and business objectives.This role will report directly to the Director of Supply Chain. Detailed Description:Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management — drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and compliance monitoring — for complex, high-value, and high-risk agreementsOwn administration of the Company's contract management system (Coupa CLM), including configuration, data integrity standards, user training, and continuous improvement of processesDevelop, implement, and enforce contracting standards, templates, policies, and procedures across business units, partnering with Legal on the development and maintenance of contract templates and standard languageServe as the primary escalation point for contract disputes, high-risk terms, and negotiation impassesTrain category managers across business units to perform more thorough contract reviews prior to submission to Legal, reducing rework and easing Legal's review workloadTrack, analyze, and report contract metrics (cycle time, cost savings, compliance, upcoming expirations) to Supply Chain leadershipMaintain standards for contracts management (filing, storage, naming conventions, retention, etc.)Perform other related duties as assignedJob Requirements:Proven track record negotiating complex, high-value commercial contractsDemonstrated people-management and leadership experience, including supervising contracts or procurement staffStrong working knowledge of commercial contract law fundamentals, risk allocation, indemnification, and insurance provisionsExperience administering contract lifecycle management (CLM) software (e.g., Coupa or similar platforms) Excellent stakeholder-management skills across executive, legal, and operational audiencesStrong analytical, reporting, and process-improvement skillsAbility to manage competing priorities across multiple business units under deadline pressureExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience5+ years of professional-level experience in contracts management or procurementExperience with electronic contract management, filing, and/or records systemsPreferred Qualifications:Experience within the Supply Chain – Procurement function in the O&G sectorJuris Doctor, paralegal certification, or contracts/procurement certification 2+ years in a supervisory or team-lead capacityPrior experience managing a multi-site or multi-business-unit contracting teamCoupa experience Working Conditions:Work is primarily in a climate-controlled / office environment with minimal safety or health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk, with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, and frequent near-vision use for reading and use of a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.Patterson-UTI Central Support Services, LLC is a shared services company that provides centralized functional support to the different business segments. These functions, which include areas such as Human Resources, Legal, Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, and Marketing and Communications, drive efficiency, manage risks, recruit and develop staff, and support the growth and innovation of the organization.Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels.Posting Date: 2026-09-18