Contracts Manager (1125377)

Location: Exton, PA

Salary: $40.00 USD Hourly - $45.00 USD Hourly

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Contracts Manager for a contract-to-hire position.

Summary

The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of customer and vendor contracts within a rapidly expanding manufacturing organization. This role requires independence, strong attention to detail, and the ability to execute complex contract processes with minimal supervision. The Contracts Manager will partner closely with the Director of Customer Service to develop, implement, and continuously improve contract processes, policies, and compliance practices.

As a Contracts Manager, You Will

• Oversee all phases of the contract process, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, redlining,
  
  

routing, approval, and archival.

• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and relevant industry
  
  

standards such as ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 44001 (Collaborative

Business Relationship Management).

• Administer and maintain digital contract records in accordance with best practices for traceability
  
  

and document control.

• Collaborate with the Director of Customer Service to establish standardized contract workflows,
  
  

templates, approval matrices, and governance procedures.

• Recommend improvements based on Lean process excellence methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organizational growth and scalability.
• Utilize Ironclad to route, store, and manage contracts.
• Assist in system implementations, upgrades, and integrations as the organization expands.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams—including Executive Leadership, Legal, Finance,
  
  

Sales, Purchasing, and Operations—to guide contracts through review and execution.

• Serve as a primary contact for customers, vendors, and global executive-level stakeholders
  
  

regarding contract terms, obligations, and compliance.

• Provide contract status and reporting in alignment with manufacturing-industry best practices.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance and
  
  

applicable regulations.

• Support compliance with relevant standards.
• Adapt contract management strategies to support rapid business growth, increased production
  
  

volume, and expansion into new markets.

• Develop scalable contract processes that maintain quality and compliance during periods of high
  
  

organizational change.

• Provide proactive insights into leadership regarding contract bottlenecks, resource needs, and
  
  

system improvements tied to expansion.

• Handle confidential information with the highest level of integrity and discretion.
• Collaborate with peers on all activities required to successfully complete projects.
• Work on other special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and external regulations.
  
  

You’re a great fit for this position if this describes you:

• 5 years of contract management experience, preferably in manufacturing or a related technical
  
  

industry.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and collaboration
  
  

tools (Teams, SharePoint, Zoom).

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong familiarity with CLM platforms is required; experience with Ironclad is highly preferred,
  
  

though not required.

• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Ability to communicate across functional levels, including global executive leadership.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and accurately carrying out
  
  

assignments with minimal supervision.

• Eagerness and comfort in performing in a fast-paced environment, while responding and
  
  

adapting to change favorably and quickly.

• Consistently positive attitude along with the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to make fast data driven decisions based on the best available information and
  
  

excellent problem-solving experience, adapting based on performance.

• Handles data with confidentiality while building strong internal and external relationships.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including accurate spelling, punctuation, and
  
  

grammar for producing error-free letters, reports, and decision-making documents.

• Demonstrates outstanding tact and diplomacy for effective customer service, conflict
  
  

management, and relationship building.

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