Sr. Contracts Manager

DescriptionTEKsystems' client is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support their Corporate Procurement organization. This individual will play a key role in the companies initiative to centralize and modernize contract management processes while helping manage an increasing volume of procurement-related agreements.

The ideal candidate will be able to independently review, redline, negotiate, and manage complex vendor contracts with minimal oversight from leadership or legal counsel. This person should possess strong business acumen, contract negotiation expertise, and the ability to effectively partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Top Priorities Independently review, redline, and negotiate vendor agreements

Manage contracts across multiple procurement categories

Work directly with vendors and their legal teams

Reduce contract review backlog and improve contract throughput

Support the organization's contracting modernization initiative

Operate with minimal day-to-day direction from management and legal

Types of Contracts This individual will support a variety of procurement agreements including:

IT and Technology Agreements Software/SaaS Contracts Professional Services Agreements Consulting Agreements Clinical and Medical Equipment Contracts Maintenance and Service Agreements General Vendor and Supplier Contracts Responsibilities Review , analyze, redline, and negotiate contract terms and conditions

Partner with procurement, legal, finance, and business stakeholders

Draft and execute contract amendments, renewals, and change orders

Support RFI, RFQ, RFP, and SOW development activities

Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate language revisions

Ensure agreements align with organizational standards and policies

Manage the full contract lifecycle from intake through execution

Participate in vendor selection, negotiation, and onboarding processes

Maintain accurate contract records and reporting within contract management systems

Resolve contract-related issues and escalate legal concerns appropriately

Support vendor governance and compliance initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

Contract Manager Contract Manager Commercial Contract Manager Procurement Contract Manager Strategic Sourcing Manager Vendor Manager Contract Negotiator Legal Operations Professional Procurement Manager with significant contract ownership

Skills

Contract, Risk analysis, Business analysis, Project management, Contract review, Contract management, Procurement, Juris Doctor, Jaeger, workday, graphite

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications 7+ years of contract management, contract negotiation, procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience

Experience independently negotiating commercial agreements and contract language

Ability to review and redline contracts without extensive legal support

Strong understanding of contract terminology, risk mitigation, and contract lifecycle management

Experience negotiating directly with vendors and counsel

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with in healthcare, higher education, technology, or complex enterprise environments

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred but not required

Strategic sourcing or procurement

Experience supporting cross-functional stakeholder groups

Experience negotiating technology, software, consulting, or equipment agreements

Preferred Tools Jaggaer CLMWorkday Graphite Contract  Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms

Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, NY.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr…