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 detail-oriented 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 organization's 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 contract-related 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 contract-related 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