Director, Contract Negotiations & Strategic Sourcing

Birmingham, AL | Newly Created Role

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced attorney to join its team in a newly created Director-level role focused on contract negotiations and supplier agreements. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys contracts, negotiation, and strategic problem-solving but wants to move away from traditional law firm life—no billable hours, business development, or client chasing.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate supplier agreements directly with supplier legal teams.
• Review, redline, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Maintain and improve contract boilerplate and negotiation playbooks.
• Protect the organization's interests related to pricing, liability, risk, supply continuity, and other key terms.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve contractual issues efficiently.
• Help reduce contract cycle times and improve negotiation processes.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks.
• Help develop this newly created function as the organization's needs evolve.

Requirements

• J.D. required
• Strong commercial contract negotiation experience
• Excellent contract review and redlining skills
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities
• Business-minded approach to legal issues

Qualifications

Healthcare, supply chain, or supplier-contracting experience is a plus.

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to use your legal background in a business-focused role with strong work-life balance and the opportunity to help shape a brand-new function.