As our Contracting & Procurement Manager, you will work as a strategic partner to the Head of Procurement and total team support, responsible for driving procurement programs, category execution, vendor governance, and systems integrity across corporate spend. This role combines program management, category management, sourcing execution, vendor performance oversight, and tool ownership to deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. The role will own key procurement enablers such as savings tracking, governance forums, and CLM tools (Conga and Salesforce), lead cross-functional initiatives including the Software Review Board, and potentially manage at least one spend category-likely in IT and/or Corporate Services Here's what you will experience working as a Contracting & Procurement Manager: Procurement Program Leadership 3 Partner with the Head of Procurement to manage procurement activities across corporate categories including IT, HR, Marketing, Legal, and other shared services 3 Maintain enterprise savings trackers; partner with Finance to validate budgeted spend, forecasts, and realized savings 3 Support leadership with reporting, metrics, presentations, and ongoing operational cadence 3 Track and communicate procurement performance against defined KPIs and category objectives Category Management (IT and/or Corporate Services) 3 Own category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, supplier performance, and cost optimization initiatives 3 Lead negotiations to ensure optimal pricing, value, and contractual terms 3 Perform ongoing market research to identify alternate suppliers and benchmarking opportunities 3 Build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to influence demand and buying decisions Strategic Sourcing & RFP Management 3 Facilitate end-to-end RFP/RFI/RFQ processes 3 Normalize and analyze vendor responses to ensure objective, data-driven comparisons 3 Lead stakeholder scoring, ranking, and decision workflows 3 Coordinate vendor presentations, demos, and reference checks 3 Support implementation of sourcing strategies and contract award recommendations Vendor & Contract Lifecycle Management 3 Establish, maintain, and evaluate vendor relationships to reduce risk, improve performance, and drive efficiencies 3 Manage vendor contract lifecycle including cost management, SLA adherence, compliance, and performance tracking 3 Create and maintain vendor performance metrics; proactively resolve issues and escalate risks 3 Assist with coordination and preparation of vendor Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) Governance, Negotiations & Risk Management 3 Utilize IT and contract knowledge to assist in negotiating contract terms, conditions, amendments, and renewals 3 Partner with Legal, Compliance, and IT to ensure contracts meet business and regulatory requirements 3 Lead and facilitate the Software Review Board, including intake, stakeholder alignment, decision documentation, and follow-through 3 Demonstrate strong risk identification and escalation practices to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget Systems, Analytics & Tools Ownership 3 Serve as functional owner for Contract Lifecycle Management tools (Conga and Salesforce) 3 Ensure data integrity, standardized workflows, reporting accuracy, and user adoption 3 Support enhancements, testing, training, and process improvements 3 Develop analytics and insights to drive cost savings and improved vendor performance Core Competencies 3 Strong project management and risk escalation capabilities 3 Strong financial analysis and cost-management skills 3 Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills 3 Self-starter with the ability to quickly understand business processes and translate requirements into operational or technical solutions 3 Optional: Proven vendor negotiation experience across various contract types 3 Effective communicator within cross-functional teams 3 High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 3 Ability to work independently at a fast pace in a dynamic environment 3 Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint Required Skills: 3 Bachelors degree required 3 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, or Program Management 3 3+ years of experience managing IT contracts 3 Hands-on experience with sourcing processes including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs; e-Sourcing tools preferred For this US-based position, the base pay range is $50,640.00 - $137,481.25 per year . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%