Contract Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Contract Manager to support our client regarding vendor agreement activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This role focuses on managing contract renewals, amendments, and extensions for existing supplier relationships while working closely with legal, finance, technology, operations, and other internal partners. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation ability, sound business judgment, and the organizational skills needed to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the review, drafting, and negotiation of renewals, amendments, and extensions for current vendor agreements to keep contracts moving forward on schedule.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align contract terms with operational needs, financial expectations, and business objectives.

• Prepare and negotiate agreements for standard products and services, with attention to pricing structures, service expectations, and favorable contractual protections.

• Apply established templates, guidelines, and playbooks to promote consistency and efficiency throughout the contracting process.

• Maintain accurate contract information in contract management and procurement systems, ensuring records are complete and updated in a timely manner.

• Monitor agreement timelines and evaluate upcoming expirations to support proactive renewal planning and workload prioritization.

• Respond to internal questions regarding contract status, renewal activity, amendment processes, and documentation requirements.

• Communicate clearly with stakeholders at different organizational levels, adapting messaging to the audience and situation as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Pre-Law, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in contracts, procurement, vendor management, or a closely related business function.
• Working knowledge of contract negotiation principles, including pricing terms, service level considerations, and contract language review.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build productive relationships across legal, finance, operations, technology, and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized, manage competing deadlines, and prioritize work with limited supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information concisely to varied audiences.
• Solid analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using contract workflow, procurement, or e-signature platforms such as Zip HQ or DocuSign is preferred.