Contract Manager - 17429

About the role

Seneca Resources is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support a high-performing procurement organization responsible for negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts for technology and business services. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in IT contracting, contract negotiations, procurement strategy, vendor management, SaaS agreements, cloud services, and commercial contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, review, execution, and administration of commercial contracts for goods and services.
• Manage contracts involving: IT Professional Services, Software Licensing, Hardware Procurement, SaaS Solutions, Cloud Services, and Technology Vendors.
• Develop acquisition strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Partner with internal business stakeholders to define contract requirements, milestones, deliverables, and procurement strategies.
• Analyze vendor proposals, pricing models, and cost structures to determine reasonableness and maximize value.
• Lead negotiations involving pricing, legal terms, service levels, deliverables, renewals, amendments, and contract modifications.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, finance, and business teams to identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Interpret contract provisions and provide guidance to internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support vendor relationship management by resolving contractual issues and ensuring compliance with negotiated terms.
• Manage contract closeout activities, renewals, modifications, and terminations as needed.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Communicate contract status, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Anticipate potential issues and proactively develop practical business solutions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of contract law, acquisition planning, pricing analysis, and risk mitigation while partnering closely with business stakeholders, procurement teams, legal counsel, and vendors to ensure successful contract execution and compliance.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience negotiating and administering complex commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract law, contract terms and conditions, procurement and acquisition strategies, contract lifecycle management, vendor negotiations, and risk management.
• Experience managing IT-related contracts including software, hardware, IT services, SaaS, and cloud services.
• Demonstrated success negotiating favorable commercial terms while balancing business objectives and risk.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Work on high-impact technology procurement initiatives.
• Negotiate strategic agreements with leading technology vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and legal teams.
• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance and business needs.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Pay

$60/HR ON W2

Schedule

6-Month Contract (Opportunity for Extension), Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite in Vienna, VA