Contract Manager

MatX•Mountain View, CA

13d•$175,000 - $600,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MatX's mission is to make the world's best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. We're looking for a detail-oriented Contract Manager to oversee the lifecycle of vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, and supplier contracts. You will safeguard MatX's business interests, streamline contract workflows, and ensure strict compliance across all supply chain activities. In this role, you will serve as the primary bridge between Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering, and Legal, maintaining high-velocity contracting while reducing commercial and legal exposure.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or commercial contract administration in high-tech or high volume manufacturing sectors
Deep understanding of commercial law concepts, contract terms, IP licensing, liability limits, and indemnity clauses
Hands-on experience deploying or administering CLM software platforms (e.g., DocuSign CLM)
Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational and project management capabilities
Clear, assertive written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder management and contract redlining
Thrives under tight timelines while balancing operational speed with legal compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing MSAs, DSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and SLAs
Establish and maintain a centralized Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system to ensure audit readiness and seamless record-keeping
Monitor key contract milestones, renewal windows, pricing escalations, and performance obligations across major supply partners
Partner closely with Legal to implement standardized contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and risk assessment frameworks
Ensure supplier adherence to contractual terms, IP protection requirements, confidentiality guidelines, and regulatory standards
Resolve contractual disputes or non-conformance issues in close collaboration with Sourcing and Legal counsel