<p>We’re partnering with a nationally recognized public higher education system to identify a Senior Procurement Contracts Manager to support complex, systemwide procurement activity. This role sits within Procurement Services (not Legal) and is well-suited for a contracts professional who enjoys working at the intersection of business, risk, and compliance. You’ll play a key role in negotiating and managing a high volume of agreements while serving as a strategic partner to procurement leaders, campuses, and suppliers. Collaboration with the Office of General Counsel will be ongoing for escalated or higher-risk matters.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is fully remote (U.S.), and work hours will be in PST.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities </u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end review and negotiation of procurement contracts, amendments, and statements of work</li><li>Conduct detailed contract redlines, evaluating commercial, financial, operational, and compliance considerations</li><li>Independently negotiate core business terms, including pricing, payment structures, indemnification, liability, insurance, data security, IP, and termination provisions</li><li>Maintain an active portfolio of agreements, including frequent renewals and new contracts generated through competitive sourcing</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Procurement stakeholders</li><li>Serve as a contracts subject matter expert for category managers and campus partners</li><li>Ensure agreements align with institutional policies, systemwide standards, and public-sector requirements</li><li>Maintain and refine contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and fallback positions</li><li>Track contract metrics and recommend process and efficiency improvements</li><li>Support audits, records requests, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) initiatives</li></ul>

<ul><li>5+ years of experience in procurement contracting or contract management</li><li>Proven ability to manage high-volume negotiations and redlines independently</li><li>Strong knowledge of indemnification, insurance, and risk allocation</li><li>Ability to work efficiently in a large, matrixed enterprise environment</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate contractual risk for non-legal partners</li><li>Experience working with CLM platforms and procurement systems</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within public higher education or public-sector organizations</li><li>Familiarity with public procurement regulations and compliance standards</li><li>Professional certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM)</li><li>Experience supporting CLM implementations</li></ul>

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