<p>We are looking for a Contracts Manager to support our client, a utilities and infrastructure team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate contract records, supporting staff engagement activities, and helping ensure the reliability of contract-related information. The ideal candidate brings strong contract administration experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with both operational and technical stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter and organize a high volume of contract information within SharePoint while maintaining accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Review contract data and related outputs to verify that reporting reflects complete and correct information.</p><p>• Assist with quality control activities for the contract management application and identify discrepancies for resolution.</p><p>• Support demonstrations of the application for division staff and help explain key contract-related workflows.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain well-structured contract records and documentation.</p><p>• Monitor contract administration activities to help ensure information is current, accessible, and aligned with business needs.</p><p>• Contribute to ongoing contract tracking efforts across a large portfolio of agreements.</p><p>• Help prepare and present clear supporting materials, including user-facing guidance and communications as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Contract Manager to support our client regarding vendor agreement activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This role focuses on managing contract renewals, amendments, and extensions for existing supplier relationships while working closely with legal, finance, technology, operations, and other internal partners. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation ability, sound business judgment, and the organizational skills needed to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive the review, drafting, and negotiation of renewals, amendments, and extensions for current vendor agreements to keep contracts moving forward on schedule.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align contract terms with operational needs, financial expectations, and business objectives.</p><p>• Prepare and negotiate agreements for standard products and services, with attention to pricing structures, service expectations, and favorable contractual protections.</p><p>• Apply established templates, guidelines, and playbooks to promote consistency and efficiency throughout the contracting process.</p><p>• Maintain accurate contract information in contract management and procurement systems, ensuring records are complete and updated in a timely manner.</p><p>• Monitor agreement timelines and evaluate upcoming expirations to support proactive renewal planning and workload prioritization.</p><p>• Respond to internal questions regarding contract status, renewal activity, amendment processes, and documentation requirements.</p><p>• Communicate clearly with stakeholders at different organizational levels, adapting messaging to the audience and situation as needed.</p>