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Contract Manager

$45 - $64 per hour

Avalon

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
  • Bachelors 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 youre a contracts professional who can hit the ground running and effectively manage complex supplier agreements while collaborating across multiple business functions, wed like to hear from you.

$45-$64/hour, depending on experience.

Please apply with your resume.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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