Senior Manager, Contracts, Commercial & Supply Chain Compliance

Lambda

. Set Lambda's contracting and supply chain standards, including SOPs, playbooks, approval matrices, delegation of authority, agreement templates, clause libraries, and commercial negotiation frameworks .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contracts and commercial management, particularly in construction and equipment contracts, with a strong focus on negotiation, compliance, and risk assessment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement procurement standards while maintaining audit-ready operations.

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Contracts ManagementCommercial NegotiationSupply Chain ComplianceRisk AssessmentDashboard Reporting

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationMaster Agreement DevelopmentClause Library CreationSOP DevelopmentClaims ManagementTrade ComplianceAudit ReadinessCapacity ReservationsPerformance SecurityLiquidated Damages

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingNegotiationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Procurement ToolsContract Lifecycle Management (CLM)Dashboard Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Trade Compliance CertificationJDParalegal Experience

Industry Keywords

ConstructionEquipment ContractsDatacenterOil and GasEnergyHyperscalerEPCColocation Provider

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set Lambda's contracting and supply chain standards, including SOPs, playbooks, approval matrices, delegation of authority, agreement templates, clause libraries, and commercial negotiation frameworks
Lead master agreements and commercial terms including pricing, payment terms, capacity reservations, warranties, liquidated damages, and performance security
Lead negotiations on liability caps, indemnities, insurance, changes, suspension, and termination; assess and allocate commercial risk
Liaise directly with Legal and outside counsel, coordinate reviews, and drive agreements to execution
Advise Construction, Sourcing, Finance, and project teams on contract rights, obligations, and remedies
Own claims and disputes across construction and equipment contracts; evaluate entitlement and schedule/cost impact and negotiate resolutions
Track contract obligations including milestones, notices, warranties, capacity commitments, liquidated damages, and renewal dates
Own supplier onboarding, vetting, sanctions and denied-party screening, insurance and certification requirements, tariffs, and import/export controls
Maintain audit-ready supply chain and contracts operations with documented controls, approval evidence, records, and compliance
Set dashboard and reporting standards for contracts, spend, supplier, and compliance data; report regularly to leadership
Roll out procurement standards and training across sites
Secure approvals for deviations and prepare negotiation summaries and executive recommendations
Improve contracting and procurement efficiency through lessons learned, standardization, CLM, and procurement tools
Lambda provides AI cloud infrastructure to AI researchers, enterprises, and hyperscalers

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of contracts or commercial management on large capital projects, with deep experience in construction and equipment contracts
Datacenter or mission-critical experience, or extensive experience in oil and gas, energy, or other complex construction and equipment programs
Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Personally negotiated master supply agreements with deep command of terms and conditions and their commercial impact
Owned claims and disputes through resolution and tracked contract obligations through closeout
Built master agreement templates, clause libraries, SOPs, playbooks, or approval matrices adopted by an organization
Owned supply chain compliance, including supplier onboarding, trade compliance, audit readiness, and procurement controls
Set reporting standards and built dashboards for contract, spend, or compliance data
Trained teams across multiple sites on procurement processes
Served as the primary business liaison to in-house Legal and outside counsel
Ability to explain commercial risk and trade-offs to executives
Ability to operate well in ambiguity and on compressed timelines while managing several high-value negotiations at once
Nice to have: experience at a hyperscaler, AI cloud, colocation provider, datacenter developer, large EPC, or general contractor
Nice to have: paralegal experience, a JD, or construction law background
Nice to have: experience implementing CLM or procurement systems
Nice to have: SOX or internal audit controls experience, or trade compliance certification (e.g., CCS)
Nice to have: experience standing up a contracts or commercial function in a high-growth company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan