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We’re partnering with a nationally recognized public higher education system to identify a Senior Procurement Contracts Manager to support complex, systemwide procurement activity. This role sits within Procurement Services (not Legal) and is well-suited for a contracts professional who enjoys working at the intersection of business, risk, and compliance. You’ll play a key role in negotiating and managing a high volume of agreements while serving as a strategic partner to procurement leaders, campuses, and suppliers. Collaboration with the Office of General Counsel will be ongoing for escalated or higher-risk matters.
Job Responsibility:
Manage end-to-end review and negotiation of procurement contracts, amendments, and statements of work
Independently negotiate core business terms, including pricing, payment structures, indemnification, liability, insurance, data security, IP, and termination provisions
Maintain an active portfolio of agreements, including frequent renewals and new contracts generated through competitive sourcing
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Procurement stakeholders
Serve as a contracts subject matter expert for category managers and campus partners
Ensure agreements align with institutional policies, systemwide standards, and public-sector requirements
Maintain and refine contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and fallback positions
Track contract metrics and recommend process and efficiency improvements
Support audits, records requests, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) initiatives
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in procurement contracting or contract management
Proven ability to manage high-volume negotiations and redlines independently
Strong knowledge of indemnification, insurance, and risk allocation
Ability to work efficiently in a large, matrixed enterprise environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate contractual risk for non-legal partners
Experience working with CLM platforms and procurement systems
Nice to have:
Experience within public higher education or public-sector organizations
Familiarity with public procurement regulations and compliance standards
Professional certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM)
Experience supporting CLM implementations
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance