Hybrid Senior Manager, North America Contracts

at Tosca

• Job title: Senior Manager, North America Contracts
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

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