Procurement Contract Manager (Finance)

Overview

This role involves managing low-to-medium risk supplier contracts within a growing procurement function. The focus is on ensuring commercial agreements progress smoothly, protecting business interests while minimizing delays and administrative burden. The position requires ownership of procurement contracting workflows, contract lifecycle management governance, and template standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of low-to-medium risk supplier contracts, including drafting, reviewing, execution, renewals, and terminations.
• Standardize contract templates, fallback clauses, and negotiation playbooks.
• Advise business stakeholders on commercial terms and procurement standards.
• Maintain contract records and track milestones, renewal dates, and performance metrics using contract lifecycle management (CLM) and source-to-pay (S2P) systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve contractual questions and monitor service level compliance.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, Tax, Information Security, and Privacy teams to ensure agreements meet risk and compliance requirements.
• Continuously improve procurement processes, governance, and system reporting to reduce contract cycle times.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience managing and negotiating low-to-medium risk supplier contracts in categories such as technology, software, and professional services.
• Practical understanding of commercial contract terms and procurement fundamentals.
• Proven ability to use standard templates and negotiation playbooks to independently finalize agreements.
• Experience operating and maintaining procurement or CLM platforms (e.g., Coupa, Leah, NetSuite).
• Experience developing or improving procurement contracting templates, playbooks, or governance processes.
• Fluent English communication skills for collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong judgment to balance speed with risk mitigation, knowing when to decide independently and when to escalate.
• Clear and pragmatic communication style that builds trust across business and legal teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contract flows simultaneously.
• Attention to operational details ensuring accuracy in commercial terms and contract records.
• Ownership mindset, taking responsibility for contract outcomes from start to finish.
• Focus on removing friction and making process execution seamless for all parties involved.

Success Metrics

Success is measured by efficient movement of procurement contracts from request to execution without unnecessary delays, increased trust from business stakeholders in commercial guidance, reduced contract cycle times, and predictable risk management through standardized templates and clear CLM workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Flexible work location with options to work from home or office.
• Up to 30 days per year remote work from abroad.
• Additional paid time off.
• Medical insurance allowance.
• Learning and development opportunities including conferences, courses, and language classes.
• Language classes to improve local language or English skills.
• Meal benefits including hot meals or lunch allowances on workdays.
• Access to professional mental health support.
• Sports benefits such as on-site gym or sports club stipend.
• Participation in company-wide events and team gatherings.

Note: Some benefits may vary depending on location.

Location

Flexible work location with hybrid options available.

This employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to creating an inclusive workplace welcoming individuals regardless of background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation.