Procurement Manager - Contracts Administrator

Position Summary

Procurement Manager – Contracts Administrator responsible for administering procurement vendor agreements throughout the full contract lifecycle. The role focuses on contract governance, operational consistency, and risk‑aware process management. It partners with Procurement Sourcing, Legal, Finance, Sales Operations, and vendors to support compliant, scalable, and auditable contracting practices. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Procurement Governance.

• Manage end‑to‑end administration of procurement vendor agreements—including contracts, statements of work, order forms, and letters of authorization—from intake through renewal or termination.
• Maintain the contract repository as a reliable system of record, applying data quality standards, metadata practices, and document governance.
• Design and improve contract lifecycle workflows (intake, approvals, execution, purchase‑order alignment) to support efficient and controlled procurement operations.
• Translate category strategies into standardized contract language, templates, and clauses to promote consistent commercial terms and review practices.
• Review contract exceptions and elevate high‑risk or non‑standard terms for appropriate review while supporting approved procurement processes.
• Incorporate supplier risk and performance requirements into contracts in alignment with Third‑Party Risk Management and vendor due diligence practices.
• Produce contract reporting and analysis on renewals, milestones, spend commitments, service levels, cycle times, and risk indicators to support procurement planning and decision‑making.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to align contracting activities with procurement policies, governance standards, and approval requirements.
• Support Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) adoption by improving processes, documentation, and user compliance across procurement activities.
• Evaluate and apply AI‑enabled tools and workflows that improve contract review, metadata quality, reporting, or process efficiency while maintaining accuracy, appropriate controls, and sound judgment.

• Support CLM implementation and system integration efforts.
• Maintain audit‑ready records and supporting documentation for procurement contracts.
• Help improve visibility into renewal dates, obligations, and service commitments.
• Contribute to process improvements that reduce cycle time and improve consistency.
• Assist with training or guidance related to contracting workflows and repository use.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve contract‑related questions and follow‑up items.
• Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, contract administration, or CLM roles.
• Experience managing procurement contracts in the full lifecycle, from intake through renewal or termination.
• Knowledge of contract repository management, metadata governance, data quality, and contract reporting.
• Experience with CLM systems, procurement workflows, approval routing, templates, clause libraries, and compliance‑focused contract practices.
• Familiarity with supplier risk management, vendor due diligence, audit readiness, and procurement contract controls.
• Experience using procurement and enterprise systems such as CLM platforms, Oracle P2P, intake tools, and e‑signature tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including ability to track key performance indicators, cycle times, risk, and contract performance trends.
• Collaborative and influencing skills across Procurement, Legal, Finance, IT, Sales Operations, and business stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills supporting system implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement.

$89,000 – $151,000. Base salary within this range depends on job‑related experience, knowledge, and geographical market rates. Compensation is part of a competitive Total Rewards package which may include discretionary bonuses, variable compensation, and equity plans.

• Comprehensive health and financial benefits.
• Commuter support, employee assistance, and tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups and collaborative work spaces.
• Flexible work options to support work‑life balance.