Contracts Manager

ZincFive•remotely from home, Remote, remote, US, remote

19d•$150,000 - $205,000

About The Position

The Contracts Manager oversees the full lifecycle of ZincFive’s contracts, including drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, renewals, and recordkeeping. The role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external parties, helping mitigate risk and ensure legal and financial obligations are met. The position may be performed remotely or at ZincFive’s headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon, and reports to the General Counsel. The Contracts Manager handles a broad range of business contracts, maintains contract records and tracking systems, monitors contract performance, communicates contract matters to stakeholders, and develops or improves contract management processes and policies. The role collaborates with teams including HR, finance, sales, and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Contract Management, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
10 or more years of experience in contract administration.
Strong ability to scrutinize, draft, and interpret complex legal terms.
High precision in identifying potential contract risks or deviations.
Ability to negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners.
Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software and the MS Office suite.
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and business partnership skills; adaptability in a fast-paced environment; sound judgment and decision-making ability.
Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 10 pounds, type and work at a computer for extended periods, and handle high volumes of phone calls for extended periods.
Ability to maintain a level state of alertness while performing the job.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Business, Law, or a related field.
CCMA (Certified Commercial and Contract Management Associate) certification.
CCCM (Certified Commercial Contract Manager) certification.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a broad range of contracts, including vendor, client, and nondisclosure agreements.
Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential legal or financial risks and liabilities in contract terms.
Monitor adherence to contract terms, obligations, specifications, and deadlines, and ensure contracts comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
Manage contract renewals, amendments, extensions, close-outs, and performance monitoring according to business needs.
Serve as a primary point of contact for contract matters and facilitate communication between internal departments, suppliers, clients, and other external partners.
Maintain accurate, organized, and secure physical and digital records of contracts, correspondence, and related documentation.
Prepare and present contract status reports and communicate contract-related information to senior management and other stakeholders.
Maintain systems for contract tracking, approvals, and audits.
Resolve contract-related problems that arise.
Coordinate with departments to ensure contract specifications are fulfilled.
Develop and implement contract management and administration procedures and policies.
Identify opportunities to improve existing contract processes and practices.
Collaborate with HR, finance, sales, operations, and other departments.