Senior Contracts Manager (Global)

About the role

The organization operates in the product identification industry, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, consumables, and software solutions. Their technologies support the safety and authenticity of products globally across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. They maintain a significant presence and impact through their portfolio of innovative products, serving various international markets.

The Senior Contracts Manager (Global) role focuses on providing strategic and operational contract support for commercial activities primarily in North America, with additional global responsibilities. This position acts as a key legal partner across multiple internal teams, managing a high volume of commercial contracts while leading complex, technology-driven transactions. The role contributes by ensuring contracts align with business strategies and regulatory requirements, supporting innovation and reducing legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of customer and supplier commercial agreements, including terms and conditions, master purchase and supply agreements, service contracts, SaaS and software licenses, NDAs, and quality assurance agreements
• Serve as the primary contracts resource for North America and provide contract support globally
• Independently negotiate routine and moderately complex agreements, escalating complex issues appropriately
• Apply risk assessment and practical problem-solving skills when working with customer and supplier documents
• Support technology and SaaS contracting for digital and AI-enabled business models
• Manage risks related to data usage, cybersecurity, intellectual property, licensing, liability, and regulatory concerns in technology agreements
• Collaborate with technology, product, and digital teams to align contracts with evolving business needs
• Support product innovation by structuring and negotiating development and supply agreements with partners
• Advise on intellectual property protection and confidentiality in research and development collaborations
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Service, Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, Product, and Technology teams to facilitate contract processes
• Participate in reviews of vendor documentation and legal compliance materials
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for contract operations, including contract lifecycle management and reporting
• Develop and enhance contracting processes, playbooks, and templates to improve efficiency and scalability

Requirements

• Extensive experience in commercial contract management with strong independent judgment
• Deep expertise in negotiating customer and supplier agreements, including technology and SaaS contracts
• Background in supporting in-house legal or contracts functions, preferably within industrial equipment manufacturing or similar sectors
• Ability to handle a high volume of contracts accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking and risk assessment skills
• Availability for remote work with occasional travel (10–20%) to Wood Dale, IL

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401(k)