Contracts Manager, Procurement

Diverse Lynx

. Manage the end-to-end procurement and contracting process for inbound vendor, supplier, and service-provider relationships, from intake through execution and renewal .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,300 - $180,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the procurement and contracting process, including vendor selection, negotiation of commercial agreements, and compliance reviews. Proficient in utilizing contract lifecycle management tools and AI technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy in contract management.

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Procurement ManagementContract NegotiationVendor EvaluationContract Lifecycle ManagementSaaS Licensing

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Hard Skills

Vendor SelectionRFP ManagementContract NegotiationCompliance ReviewSpend AnalysisData ProtectionWarrantiesIndemnitiesRenewal ManagementPricing Negotiation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailSound JudgmentAbility to Manage Multiple Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

LinkSquares CLMAI Contract Review ToolsProcurement Management ToolsCRM SystemsElectronic Signature Platforms

Industry Keywords

SaaSProfessional ServicesGovernment ContractingFAR/DFARSAerospace and Defense

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end procurement and contracting process for inbound vendor, supplier, and service-provider relationships, from intake through execution and renewal
Partner with stakeholders on requirements, vendor selection, market research, RFIs/RFPs, demos, and capability, pricing, and risk evaluations
Support vendor due diligence and onboarding, including security, financial, and compliance reviews
Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer SaaS, software license, MSA, SOW, professional services, NDA, hardware, procurement, subcontractor, reseller, teaming, amendment, renewal, and order-form agreements
Serve as primary contact for negotiations with vendors and their legal, sales, and procurement teams
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, multi-year commitments, renewal terms, price-increase caps, auto-renewal provisions, and notice windows
Review vendor terms and flag legal, commercial, operational, financial, security, and compliance risks
Negotiate intellectual property, licensing, warranties, indemnification, liability, confidentiality, data protection, insurance, termination, and service-level provisions
Support purchase requisition and purchase order processes and alignment with budgets, approval thresholds, and company policy
Own renewals, including tracking deadlines, engaging business owners, and driving renegotiation, consolidation, or non-renewal decisions
Monitor vendor performance and service levels; lead vendor business reviews and issue resolution
Track and analyze vendor spend to identify savings, consolidate vendors, and avoid redundant tools and services
Coordinate with Finance, IT, Security, Engineering, Operations, and Legal on agreements and flow-down terms
Escalate significant or non-standard legal issues to the Director of Legal Operations
Manage executed agreements and contractual obligations using LinkSquares CLM for intake, repository, renewal tracking, and reporting
Use AI tools for contract review, redlining, summarization, obligation tracking, and vendor research while protecting confidential information
Streamline procurement and contracting workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve consistency
Assist with due diligence, audits, corporate transactions, compliance initiatives, and other Legal department projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
3+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, contracts management, commercial contracting, or comparable experience
Experience preferably within a software, SaaS, technology, or professional services company
Experience managing vendor selection and sourcing processes, including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and competitive bids
Experience reviewing and negotiating vendor or commercial agreements, including working from standard terms and preset fallback positions
Working familiarity with software licensing, SaaS, confidentiality, data protection, warranties, indemnities, and limitations of liability
Experience negotiating directly with vendors, including pricing, renewal, and termination terms
Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management platforms, preferably LinkSquares
Comfort using AI tools for contracting efficiency, with judgment about accuracy, confidentiality, and human review
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple negotiations, renewal deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Sound judgment about escalating issues to counsel or senior management
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment with evolving processes and priorities
Preferred: experience with software/SaaS and professional services procurement, particularly in aerospace and defense
Preferred: experience with government contracting and FAR/DFARS, including subcontract and supplier flow-down requirements
Preferred: experience with spend analysis, vendor management, or procurement and spend management tools
Preferred: familiarity with CLM, electronic signature, and AI-assisted contract review platforms
Preferred: familiarity with CRM and business systems such as Salesforce

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
401K with generous employer match
Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
Remote work opportunities based on role
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career growth and professional development opportunities