Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

About Our Client:This organization provides professional services to the middle market globally, aiming to instill confidence amid change. It focuses on empowering clients and employees to reach their full potential through a strong culture and talent experience. The company operates in a dynamic environment that supports personal and professional growth. About the Opportunity:The STRATEGIC SOURCING CONTRACTS MANAGER role is responsible for leading and executing vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases with an annual spend up to $500,000. This position collaborates with various leaders and managers across business lines and internal functions to review, negotiate, and manage commercial vendor contracts. The role ensures contracts align with operational and finance requirements and supports risk management and compliance efforts. Responsibilities:Review, redline, and negotiate vendor contracts including cloud/SaaS, software, service agreements, and NDAsLead vendor negotiations with attention to information security and privacy due diligenceApply legal expertise in contract reviewCollaborate with leaders to ensure contract terms meet operational needsProvide status updates and prepare contract risk summariesCoach business and functional leaders on negotiation tacticsAssist in contract interpretation related to termination, service levels, and license compliance Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; legal or master’s degree preferred3-5 years strategic sourcing experience3 years project management experienceExperience leading vendor agreement negotiationsKnowledge of information technology and privacy conceptsStrong analytical, contract negotiation, price analysis, and modeling skillsProficiency in contract redlining and basic office softwareSuperior oral and written communication skillsAbility to interact effectively across organizational levelsExceptional listening skills Pay Range and Compensation Package:The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.