Hybrid Senior Manager, North America Contracts

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About the role

  • North American Contracts Manager overseeing contract management across North America with a focus on compliance and efficiency. Drive change and collaborate with internal stakeholders for contract lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead change, drive impact, and shape the future of how products move through global supply chains
  • Responsible for leading the contract management processes across North American region, ensuring consistency and compliance
  • Manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting and negotiation to execution, renewal, amendment, and close-out while maintaining alignment with business objectives
  • Develop standardized templates, approval workflows, and contract-management procedures, and ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory standards
  • Independently draft, evaluate, negotiate, execute, and manage high-value and high-risk contracts in various areas (supplier, vendor, service etc.) through their full lifecycle including renewal, amendment, and close-out
  • Manage contract administration activities within North America, ensuring compliance and efficiency
  • Develop and implement standardized contract templates and approval workflows to streamline negotiations
  • Maintain and monitor the contract repository; ensure accurate documentation and timely updates
  • Serve as a central liaison with internal stakeholders (finance, operations, senior management) and external parties; maintain communication channels and relationships
  • Monitor performance against contract terms; identify and resolve issues, breaches, or disputes; mitigate risks and advise on improvements
  • Read and interpret contracts, correspond with contracting parties, and ensure all obligations are met
  • Work closely with the Commercial Sales team on all commercial contracts
  • Partner cross-functionally on supplier and vendor agreements to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational objectives
  • Develop contract-management procedures and train internal teams on best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; preferred degree in a legal field
  • 7-10 years of experience in commercial contract management or legal operations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of contract management concepts and principles
  • Lead and influence stakeholders effectively, fostering collaboration and alignment across diverse teams
  • Analyze complex data and situations with precision, applying strong negotiation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in contracts and proactively identifying risks
  • Apply creative and strategic problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and optimize processes
  • Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timelines and delivering results under pressure
  • Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and trust
  • Communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, to convey complex information to varied audiences
  • Navigate regulatory requirements and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance and protect organizational interests

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule: in-office Tuesday through Thursday and remote Monday and Friday

Job title

Senior Manager, North America Contracts

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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