Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and vendors across hardware, equipment, and service categories
• Draft, review, and manage a variety of agreements, including NDAs, purchase agreements, manufacturing and service agreements, supply agreements, licensing agreements, amendments, work orders, and statements of work
• Maintain and oversee a centralized contracts database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams to support contract execution and business objectives
• Develop processes to track contract milestones, supplier obligations, and deliverables
• Support procurement strategy and assist in resolving commercial and supply chain-related challenges
• Cook up with external partners, suppliers, and legal counsel to ensure contract compliance and alignment

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contracts management, procurement, or supply chain
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and purchase agreements
• Proven ability to independently manage a high volume of contracts and projects with minimal oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within robotics, automation, or hardware/manufacturing supply chains
• Familiarity with contract management and procurement tools (e.g., contract lifecycle management systems, supplier management platforms)
• Juris Doctor (JD) or paralegal certification

Key Competencies

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage ambiguity and respond quickly to changing priorities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across all levels of an organization

Work Focus Breakdown

• 50% Contract negotiation and drafting
• 30% Procurement and supply chain support
• 20% Supplier management and stakeholder coordination

Additional Information

• Industry preference: Manufacturing, robotics, automation, aerospace, automotive, or other hardware-focused environments
• Opportunity for extension or permanent conversion may be available based on performance and business needs
• Disqualifiers: No experience with commercial contracts or legal documentation, Inability to manage multiple priorities independently, Background limited to non-hardware environments (e.g., purely software or retail)