Contracts Manager - Remote

$105,000 - $110,000/Yr

National Bank Of Arizona - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Houston, TX

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Contracts Manager at Zions Bancorporation will be a key member of the Supply Chain Management team, responsible for overseeing vendor contract negotiations and ensuring compliance with legal and corporate policies. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor to various business units, managing risks associated with suppliers, and developing negotiation strategies for complex contractual issues. The Contracts Manager will also maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring effective communication and resolution of contract-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contract requirements, provisions, terms, and conditions for compliance with laws and corporate policies.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiation teams on complex contractual issues.
• Compare and modify preferred language to proposed language in contracts.
• Assist in developing standards for contracts and general language provisions.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendor contract negotiations.
• Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate with business partners about contractual issues.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Provide guidance to internal business on contract activity objectives.
• Act as a point of contact for legal, finance, and business teams for contract issue resolution.
• Assist in developing and implementing new contract policies and processes.
• Maintain contract administration records and documentation.

Requirements

• 8+ years in vendor contract review, negotiation, and documentation.
• Experience in finance-related technology contracts, particularly SaaS and commercial contracts in a risk-centric environment.
• Thorough understanding of business and legal contract terms and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transactional organization.
• Excellent prioritization, analytical, risk management, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification preferred.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification preferred.
• SAP Ariba knowledge is a plus.
• Banking industry experience preferred.
• Supply chain experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting on day one.
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance.
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match and Profit Sharing.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees.
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.