Senior Contracts Manager

Requisition : 108175-0

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, it delivers end‑to‑end manufacturing solutions to OEMs in communications, defense, aerospace, industrial, semiconductor, medical, computing, automotive, and clean technology sectors.

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be a key player on our commercial contracts team, navigating complex legal landscapes to protect the company’s interests while enabling company growth. Reporting to the VP of Commercial Contracts, you will bridge the gap between legal contract understanding and business agility, managing everything from executing Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Design Services Agreements (DSAs) to handling high‑volume NDAs.

As a tactical partner, you will contribute to the long‑term structural standards of a global leader.

• Lead the review, redlining, and negotiation of customer and Sanmina agreements, interfacing directly with customers and coordinating with internal sales teams to secure favorable terms.
• Manage a fast‑paced queue of business agreements, prioritizing items such as MSAs, DSAs, supply, purchasing, and other agreements while overseeing NDAs.
• Partner with leadership to define best‑in‑class contract standards and minimum requirements, ensuring the business stays protected as it scales.
• Act as a subject matter expert, educating sales and operational personnel on contract standards, risk mitigation, and negotiation best practices.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and the ability to operate well under pressure with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 8–10 years of dedicated contracts management experience, specifically within a large OEM or contract manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certifications or legal background is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Soft Skills:
  • Prioritization:
    The ability to pivot focus as business needs shift daily.
  • Creativity: A “problem‑solver” mindset when negotiations hit a stalemate.
  • Communication:
    Exceptional written and verbal skills to translate legal language into actionable business advice.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If the role is located in New Jersey or Colorado, the salary will be: $120,000 – $140,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined at the offer stage based on a candidate’s relevant experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.

The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business, and, depending on the role, eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.