Procurement Contract Manager

Who You’ll Work With AllianceBernstein is seeking a highly organized and execution-oriented Procurement Contract Manager, reporting to the Director of Procurement. Aligned under the Office of the COO, this role will play a key part in the transformation of Procurement at AB. The selected individual will work closely with stakeholders in the coordination of procurement initiatives, support the firmwide rollout and ongoing enhancement of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform, and the development of reporting and tools to strengthen procurement governance. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction and guidance from senior leaders into actionable plans, managing priorities effectively, and delivering high-quality results. What You’ll Do Project Management & CLM Rollout Coordination: Support planning and phased rollout of the firm’s CLM system across business units; develop and maintain project plans, timelines, stakeholder trackers, and status reporting; coordinate sessions with technology and business stakeholders to gather requirements; track adoption metrics; prepare executive-ready updates. Procurement Tools, Templates & Reporting: Develop and maintain standardized procurement templates; build dashboards and reporting (e.g., renewal pipeline); identify opportunities to automate or streamline processes. Procurement & Sourcing Execution: Support execution of RFPs and sourcing initiatives, including timeline coordination, documentation management, negotiations, and strategic analysis; ensure activities follow guidelines and are documented. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or related field. 3–5 years of experience in procurement, project management, operations, consulting, or vendor management. Financial services industry experience is a plus. Experience supporting system implementations, process rollouts, or technology-enabled transformations is strongly preferred. Demonstrated project management experience with cross-functional initiatives. Strong analytical skills with experience building reports and dashboards. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort with procurement or contract management systems (e.g., Onit, Workday). Ability to operate independently after receiving strategic direction. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills, with attention to detail. Nashville, Tennessee AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr