Contracts Manager

Job Description

Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada; Frisco Texas; Remote

The Contracts Manager plays a critical role in the organization by overseeing the management and administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle. This role requires a detailoriented professional with strong analytical skills negotiation abilities and legal knowledge. The Contracts Manager ensures that contracts are drafted negotiated executed and managed efficiently while also minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities for the organization.

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts including drafting negotiation execution
• and administration.
• Ensure that contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• organizational policies and best practices.
• Maintain a centralized repository of contracts and related documents ensuring
• accuracy completeness and accessibility.
  
  

Contract Drafting and Review

• Draft review and edit contracts agreements and other legal documents to
• accurately reflect the terms and conditions negotiated with clients vendors and
• partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including legal counsel and subject matter
• experts to ensure contract language aligns with business objectives and mitigates
• risks.
  
  

Contract Negotiation

• Lead contract negotiations with clients vendors and partners to achieve favorable
• terms and conditions that protect the organizations interests.
• Identify potential risks and propose solutions to mitigate them during negotiations
• balancing the needs of all parties involved.
• Facilitate communication and resolve disputes between parties to reach mutually
• beneficial agreements.
  
  

Contract Administration

• Monitor contract performance compliance and milestones throughout the contract
• lifecycle.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and
• services adherence to contractual obligations and resolution of any issues that
• may arise. 15%
• Track key contract metrics and performance indicators to evaluate contract effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  
  

Risk Mitigation and Compliance

• Identify assess and mitigate contractrelated risks including legal financial operational and reputational risks.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential issues and minimize their impact on the organization.
• Stay informed about changes in laws regulations and industry standards that may affect contract management practices and procedures.
• Stakeholder Communication
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• regarding contract matters.
• Communicate contract requirements rights and obligations to relevant parties ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Provide guidance and support to departments across the organization on contractrelated issues policies and procedures.

Required Experience

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Contract Management Legal Studies or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. Certified commercial contracts manager certified professional contracts manager) is a plus.
• 7 10 years of proven experience in contract management procurement or related legal field preferably in a corporate environment.
  
  

Technical Skills And Experience

• Proficiency in contract software and tools (e.g. ERP systems contract management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
  
  

Benefits

• A wellness plan with you and your family in mind:
• Medical Dental and Vision
• Life & Disability Coverage
• 401K Matching
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program

Remote Work :

No