This role leads procurement contracting activities across the enterprise, ensuring vendor agreements are completed efficiently, accurately, and consistent with business objectives and risk standards.
You will lead the
full contract lifecycle-from vendor selection through execution and post-award transition-while partnering closely with Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, Finance, Privacy, AI Governance, and business partners. As a senior individual contributor, you'll serve as a trusted advisor, driving contracting strategy, consistency, and risk mitigation.
What You will Do- Contract Development and Negotiation
- Lead drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of a wide range of contracts (e.g., NDAs, licensing, professional services, purchasing, and reseller agreements)
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and risk tolerance
- Identify and assess contractual risks; partner with Legal and other internal partners to mitigate risk
- Interpret contract terms and advise key partners on obligations, risks, and impacts
- Maintain contract documentation, version control, and repository standards
- Contracting Process & Project Management
- Lead end-to-end contracting activities for complex, high-impact engagements
- Drive alignment across teams on scope, pricing, risk, and timelines
- Establish and run project plans to ensure timely contract execution
- Identify and resolve risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies
- Communicate status, risks, and key decisions, escalating as needed
- Ensure smooth transition from contract execution to supplier onboarding
- Governance, Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to and enhance contract management policies, templates, and playbooks
- Support development of contract metrics (e.g., cycle time, compliance, risk exposure)
- Serve as a subject matter authority on contract management practices and tools
- Find opportunities to improve efficiency, transparency, and risk management
- Promote adoption of standard processes across Procurement and partner teams
- General Procurement Support
- Provide contracting guidance during sourcing, vendor evaluation, and award decisions
- Support procurement activities such as bid development and supplier evaluation
- Mentor team members on contracting practices and risk considerations
Benefits and PerksWe don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
CompensationSalary Range: $96,700 - $161,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
Who You Are- High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in contract negotiation and administration required.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills required.
- Experience working collaboratively in a complex enterprise or matrixed environment.
- Ability to assess risk and make sound business decisions.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., procurement, contract management) a plus.
- Experience in regulated industries or corporate contracting environments a plus.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with an ability to influence others.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
