Contract Manager

Job Title: Interim Contracts Manager

Engagement term: Six months, remote, with coverage aligned to Eastern or Central Time zones

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wElevate is working with a global, highly decentralized organization operating in the industrial manufacturing sector with their search for a Contracts Manager to support its sourcing and procurement organization on remote/interim basis

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This role will focus primarily on commercial contracting support, including NDA and supplier contract negotiation, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement. The Contracts Manager will act as a key interface between sourcing, legal, and business, helping ensure contracts are reviewed, negotiated, and executed efficiently to support ongoing projects and procurement activitie

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This is a highly collaborative, hands‑on role ideal for a seasoned contracts professional who is comfortable operating independently, identifying risk, and knowing when to escalate issues appropriate

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Key Responsibili

• tiesSupport the sourcing organization by reviewing, negotiating, and redlining NDAs and commercial supplier contracts, primarily related to the procurement of goods (e.g., aluminum, electronic components, and other industrial materia
• ls).Serve as a primary contracting partner for the sourcing team, advising on commercial and contractual risk and helping enable timely delivery of goods to support business proje
• cts.Manage contract negotiation and administration activities, including taking negotiation calls directly with suppliers and external stakehold
• ers.Apply corporate legal policies and contracting standards to support sourcing strategies and center‑of‑excellence initiati
• ves.Fill a critical gap in NDA and commercial contract volume while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and complia
• nce.Engage with internal stakeholders across sourcing, legal, HR, IT, and business teams in a decentralized, global organization with multiple operating segments and independent P&
• ;Ls.Partner with legal team members on complex issues and raise concerns or escalate risks appropriately when nee
• ded.Contribute to ongoing improvements in contracting processes and contract management practi

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Required Qualifica

• tions5 years of experience in contracts management, commercial contracting, or a similar role (7–10 years prefer
• red).Strong track record of negotiating and managing commercial agreements and NDAs, particularly in an industrial manufacturing or procurement‑driven environ
• ment.Proven experience supporting sourcing or supply‑chain teams, including contract negotiation tied to goods procure
• ment.Solid understanding of commercial risk management and contract negotiation stra
• tegy.Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage a high volume of contracts in a fast‑paced environ
• ment.Comfortable interfacing directly with suppliers and internal business stakehol

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Preferred Qualific

• ationsExperience in industrial manufacturing, global or matrixed organizations, or decentralized business struc
• tures.Exposure to legal entity management, particularly supporting international subsidiaries (Asia‑Pacific exposure a
• plus).Experience using contract management tools (e.g., HiQ or similar sys
• tems).Interest in or exposure to AI‑enabled tools or contract techn