Contract Manager

This position is responsible for preparing, analyzing, negotiating, revising, and monitoring standard commercial agreements, including for the purchase and sale of goods and services and confidentiality agreements.

• Review, prepare and negotiate drafts, amendments, revisions and redlines of customer, vendor, and operational agreements including, but not limited to, purchase terms and conditions, vendor and customer questionnaires and forms, non-disclosure, bailment, material transfer, and license transfer agreements;
• Receive and respond to various internal and external inquiries including, but not limited to, contractual requirements and status of contracts in negotiation;
• Prepare and disseminate contract status reports and provide updates to internal and external stakeholders;
• Provide guidance and direction to customer service and project managers and peers using established policies and best practices;
• Track contract compliance requirements and communicate upcoming termination or financial and performance deadlines to key personnel;
• Manage and maintain standard company contracts and similar document templates;
• Create and update agreement tracking logs to include contract renewal/termination and summaries;
• Perform special projects, as assigned;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in relevant field or Paralegal Certification required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible work experience drafting, administering and negotiating contracts of various types.
• Experience with the administration of standard contracts.

• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate standard contracts.
• Ability to write documents clearly, concisely and within established English grammar rules.
• Ability to work independently, as an effective team member and with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to support multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and status of contracts/agreements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of business people.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Display a high degree of integrity, personal judgment and confidentiality.
• Excellent judgment, professional demeanor, and use of discretion.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about an office.