Contract Manager

About the position

The Contract Manager position is located in Dallas, TX, within the Global Supply Chain business unit. This is a one-year contract role, requiring the candidate to work on-site five days a week from 8 AM to 5 PM, with no overtime expected. The role involves managing contract negotiations and administering contracts, systems, procedures, and methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management approach and be a self-starter, capable of resolving problems quickly and taking initiative to address issues.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts for internal clients for purchases of goods and services.
• Implement assigned sourcing strategies in procurement events.
• Interpret terms and conditions of contractual obligations.
• Handle contract modifications, RFPs, pricing, revisions, and vendor terms.
• Address contract issues and negotiate agreements including renewals and new business.
• Drive negotiations, leveraging key points to meet objectives.
• Administer contracts in line with company and customer policies.
• Interpret and analyze contract documents, coordinating with Legal and Business Units.
• Prepare and execute statements of work.
• Resolve sourcing issues, applying industry knowledge to evaluate new technologies.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's degree, JD strongly desired.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred strong legal background (such as paralegal certification).

Nice-to-haves

• Contract development, negotiations and legal understanding of terms and conditions.
• Project Management skills.
• Cross functional interpersonal skills/communication.
• Intermediate skill level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; advanced preferred.
• Must be a go-getter and self-starter.
• Extensive true sourcing/contract development and negotiation experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401K contributions.
• PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities.