Senior Contract Manager

Contract Opportunity | Hybrid – Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI

Pay: $33–$65/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours/week | 3 days onsite
Duration: Contract through January 2027

Position Overview

A growing organization is seeking contract management and negotiation professionals at varying experience levels to support vendor contracting activities. Responsibilities range from managing renewals and amendments to leading complex negotiations, developing strategies, and mitigating contractual risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage or support vendor contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and extensions.

• Review and negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, and service-level agreements.

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Technology, Operations, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain contract records, monitor timelines, and support renewal planning.

• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, compliance, and vendor performance.

• Assess contractual risks, resolve escalations, and develop negotiation strategies based on experience level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Pre-Law, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• 3+ years of experience in contract management, negotiations, procurement, or vendor management.

• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial or vendor contracts.

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with contract management or procurement systems preferred.

• Experience with IT and/or Operations contracts and complex negotiations is a plus.

Work Location: Must be able to commute to Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI and work onsite three days per week.

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