Contracts Manager

About Blueprint

Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue Washington with teams across the United States. We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI cloud data product development and emerging technology.

Our culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards take ownership and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard support each other and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients partners and teams.

At Blueprint youll work alongside talented people with different experiences expertise and perspectives. Youll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges expand your skills and see the impact of what you build.

Bring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters.

In this role

You will support business operations by managing external supplier relationships coordinating supplier agreements and overseeing cloud and software purchasing agreements. You will work closely with business legal technical and operational stakeholders to facilitate contract development negotiate agreements manage supplier pipelines and ensure projects move forward efficiently. You will also contribute to process improvements maintain documentation and reporting tools track deal progress and support post-agreement execution. This role requires strong attention to detail excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage external supplier relationships and support supplier identification for outsourcing development software and cloud-related business needs.

• Draft review coordinate and negotiate supplier agreements contracts cost proposals and contract amendments.

• Manage supplier and cloud order pipelines ensuring agreements and purchasing activities progress efficiently.

• Establish and maintain effective communication between business units project teams suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate project kickoffs and support agreement execution in partnership with production legal business and technical teams.

• Track deal progress identify blocking issues and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to drive timely resolutions.

• Maintain accurate records of project communications supplier information business metrics and contract documentation.

• Support deal execution and post-agreement governance by coordinating activities across business technical and operational teams.

• Develop document and improve business processes workflows and best practices.

• Maintain team tools reporting resources and pipeline documentation to support operational efficiency.

• Prepare reports and business updates for key stakeholders tracking progress against established success metrics.

• Identify opportunities to improve supplier management processes business continuity and agreement execution.

• Escalate risks delays and operational issues to management when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Management Economics Finance Accounting or a related field.

• 810 years of relevant professional experience in contract management supplier management business operations legal operations or business development.

• Minimum of 6 years of contract management experience with 8 years preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of supplier or relationship management experience with 8 years preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications particularly Word and Excel with strong written communication and attention to detail.

• Experience drafting reviewing coordinating or negotiating contracts supplier agreements and commercial documentation.

• Strong understanding of business operations strategic planning resource allocation and process management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate work at a fast pace.

• Ability to identify operational issues track blockers and coordinate resolutions across multiple stakeholders.

• Professional demeanor and strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with three days onsite in the Puget Sound area.

• Must be available for at least 18 months of assignment tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Microsoft-related business operations or supplier management programs.

• Experience managing cloud purchasing agreements software licensing agreements or technology supplier contracts.

• Background in legal operations commercial contract management strategic sourcing procurement or business development.

• Experience supporting technology software development outsourcing or cloud services organizations.

• Experience with enterprise applications and business pipeline management tools.

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management deal governance and agreement execution processes.

• Experience developing operational workflows documenting best practices and improving business processes.

• Experience preparing stakeholder reports tracking business metrics and maintaining supplier performance documentation.

• Experience working in the gaming or entertainment industry.

Salary Range

At Blueprint we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including skills education responsibilities experience and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State the anticipated salary range is $45 to $48 USD/Hourly . Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience skills and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidates qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blueprint Technologies LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race color age disability sex gender identity or expression orientation veteran/military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information citizenship or any other status protected by law.

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Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k program
• Competitive PTO offerings
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote

Benefits

Blueprint believes that healthy supported employees do their best work. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Competitive paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on role employment status and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blueprint Technologies LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability genetic information marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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