Sr. Contracts Manager - Contract

Job Title: Sr. Contracts Manager
Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Hybrid - Min 3 days a week onsite
Duration: 03+ Months

Primary Function of Position:
The Sr. Contracts Manager – Corporate Services plays a critical part managing and negotiating a broad range of complex purchasing agreements that support the facilities, real estate and construction, human resources, and sales and marketing operations. The Sr. Contracts Manager – Corporate Services will negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers/vendors to ensure compliance in the procurement of products and services for Client.

Essential Job Duties
Build strong relationships with key partners at different levels of the organization including legal, operations, and logistics.
Consult on key points of law and commercial best practice, interpreting complex terms and conditions, including IP related terms and incorporate their guidance into contract terms.
Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that establish business relationships with suppliers.
Analyze contracts to ensure compliance to company policy, government regulations, applicable laws, and other requirements.
Analyze, interpret, and respond to terms presented in contracts.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with supplier.

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Experience in negotiating key contractual terms and conditions
Knowledge of contract management best practices and commercial contract law
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
Develop and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and create and reset priorities as needed
Effective time management skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks
Demonstrates a positive and flexible attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence and persuade others
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to work extended hours as needed

Required Education and Training
Related Bachelor's Degree required
J.D. required
Minimum 10+ years prior experience with complex contract negotiation
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant contract negotiation experience focused on construction or facilities contracts.

Working Condition
Capacity to maintain seated for extended periods.

Preferred Skills and Experience
Prior experience negotiating corporate services contracts.
Comfortable working with international contracts and cross-border transactions.

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