Contracts Manager & Vendor Procurement Lead

ShopMy•New York, NY

2d•$145,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

ShopMy is seeking a Contracts Manager & Vendor Procurement Lead to join its Legal & Operations team. This role will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of commercial contracting and vendor procurement, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with vendors and partners. The position involves building scalable contracting processes and serving as a liaison between Legal, Finance, Security, and other departments that utilize external vendors. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with commercial and procurement contracts, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, and be motivated by process and structure development.

Requirements

1-3+ years of related contract management, vendor procurement, and/or commercial legal experience (we welcome junior commercial attorneys to apply), with meaningful experience supporting technology transactions, vendor engagements, or partnerships.
Experience operating in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift rapidly, with the adaptability to pivot with speed.
Substantive knowledge of software agreements, services agreements, reseller agreements, strategic partnerships, and general commercial contract terms.
Proven ability to lead a procurement process end-to-end, from requisition through vendor selection, negotiation, and invoice payment.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
A knack for identifying and implementing efficient processes and policies.
A motivated self-starter able to multitask and juggle multiple priorities independently.
Authentic integrity and a deep understanding of the importance of ethics in business.

Nice To Haves

Based in New York
Experience standing up contracting or vendor management functions from scratch
Familiarity with the creator economy, influencer marketing, or digital platform business models
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and procurement software
Background negotiating with SaaS vendors, agencies, or technology partners

Responsibilities

Draft, analyze, negotiate, and complete commercial and procurement contracts with ShopMy's Brand Partners and vendors, including ShopMy order forms, SaaS agreements, service agreements, and all other terms.
Propose and build scalable solutions to improve contracting efficiency, including templates, playbooks, and standard terms.
Collaborate with business units and Legal to streamline contract management processes, identify potential risks, and drive continuous improvement in contract handling.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Finance, Security, and Business Operations teams to achieve key business objectives and deliver strategic, business-minded, solutions-focused counsel on contract terms.
Track contract renewals, key dates, and obligations, and maintain a clean, current contract repository.
Own the end-to-end procurement process from initial requisition through vendor selection, negotiation, diligence, security assessment, and invoice payment.
Facilitate and maintain relationships between ShopMy and its vendors/partners, creating standards for vendor engagement and helping teams find the best available vendors for their needs.
Analyze procurement objectives and needs, research the market, and assess options for meeting business requirements.
Analyze the cost structure of vendor bids and proposals to ensure competitive, favorable terms.
Hold responsibility for vendor governance, including performance tracking, risk assessment, and renewal or offboarding decisions.
Build and maintain vendor management standards and playbooks that scale as ShopMy grows.