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About the role
Within GPO, the Commercial Operations team is reimagining the future of source-to-pay. We are seeking a transformational Contracts Manager who blends foundational commercial and contract management expertise with a digital-first mindset. In this role, you will not only steer complex agreements across key domains (e.g., Marketing, Professional Services), but also serve as a catalyst for procurement modernization. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Law or equivalent practical experience
- 7 years of experience in contract management, operations, or procurement, with direct exposure to commercial transactions
- Experience leading or contributing to procurement modernization initiatives regarding contract lifecycle management (CLM) implementations, or process re-engineering projects
- Experience with structuring and negotiating commercial terms in domains such as Marketing, Professional Services, or Technology
More about this role
- Lead end-to-end contracting strategy for high-complexity, high-impact engagements; structure agreements to protect business interests, capture supplier innovation, and optimize total cost.
- Partner cross-functionally to pilot and scale AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions—including automated clause generation, intake triage, risk scoring, and post-signature obligation monitoring.
- Design scalable workflows that strategically leverage extended workforce resources, self-service playbooks, and managed service partners to shift internal bandwidth from routine drafting to negotiation.
- Serve as a business partner across Category Management, Legal, Security, Compliance, and executive stakeholders, establishing clear governance and agile negotiation frameworks.
- Monitor modern contracting metrics (e.g., cycle time velocity, clause deviation rates, automation adoption, compliance leakage) to iteratively optimize contracting standards and operating models.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Law or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in contract management, operations, or procurement, with direct exposure to...
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