Contract Manager (Hybrid)

About the position

The Contract Manager oversees the entire contract lifecycle management processes within Advanced Auto Parts. The Contract Manager is responsible for negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with internal policy requirements, and best business practices. This role will work closely with Sourcing, Legal, Risk Management, InfoSec, Business stakeholders, and Third Parties to ensure favorable contracts are executed and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Manages entire contract lifecycle, supporting timely placement of compliant agreements, and managing any changes or amendments
• Plan, develop and maintain functions and processes in Contract Lifecyle Management tool (Ironclad)
• Maintains accurate database of records and documentation related to contracts, including contract versions, amendments, correspondence and other relevant data
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate contract terms and conditions that meet the organization's objectives while mitigating risk
• Prepare and draft contractual terms and agreement templates based on stakeholder need for Legal approval
• Analyze, edit and communicate issues affecting contracts, including all relevant terms and conditions, statements of work, amendments, etc. to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency
• Generate reports relevant to contract management activities, highlighting key risks and areas of improvement to support decision-making
• Provide a knowledge base on contract compliance best practices and support business stakeholders to assure consistent and functional agreement structures are planned and implemented appropriately.
• Partners with Sourcing and Legal to make the contract management process more effective and efficient
• Mitigates common contract management risks, such as financial, legal, and security risks
• Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local business laws and regulations and company policies
• Other tasks as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field is required
• At least 5 years of experience as a contract manager, transactional or business law attorney, paralegal, or similar role at a law firm or in-house legal department is required
• Communicates effectively and has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and has strong interpersonal skills
• Excels at multi-tasking and has excellent project management, time management, and organization skills
• Learns new skills and software quickly

Nice-to-haves

• Juris Doctor degree or an international equivalent is preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills is highly desired
• Prior retail experience is strongly preferred