IT Contracts Lead

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Contracts Lead plays a critical role in guiding and optimizing the organization’s technology-related contractual landscape. This position is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide contract strategies that align with business objectives while safeguarding financial, legal, and operational interests. Serving as a strategic partner to IT leadership, legal teams, business stakeholders, and vendors, the IT Contracts Lead ensures that all technology agreements – ranging from software and cloud services to hardware and telecommunications – are negotiated, structured, and managed to support the company’s long-term goals. Through strong analytical, communication, and vendor management skills, this role drives consistency, compliance, and value across all IT contracting activities. This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Cleveland Headquarters office.

Requirements

6+ years IT and/or Business experience
5+ years of experience with detailed contract negotiations in the IT field
5+ years of contract management experience
Understanding of general contractual terms and conditions
Understanding of IT technologies
Understanding of business operations
Must be eighteen years or older

Nice To Haves

Certification or degree in law including Juris Doctor (JD) or Doctor of Juridical Science (JDSc)

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning Develop, define, and implement company-wide IT contract strategies, policies and procedures.
Accomplish business objectives while protecting SW’s financial, legal, contractual and future business interest(s).
Participate in the risk assessment process for business and legal issues.
Manage vendor agreements and ensure consistency in costs and business processes across all vendors; establish/enforce company “ground rules” for all current and potential vendors.
Acquisition & Deployment Negotiate complex and strategic technology business contracts involving IT software licensing, hardware purchases, cloud service agreements, telecommunication agreements, maintenance/support agreements and professional services engagements.
Lead end-to-end proposal project management for RFPs, which includes coordinating across functional teams, timelines, and deliverables to produce high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposal submissions
Solicit feedback on improvement opportunities with regard to the contract process.
Effectively communicate contract negotiation strategies to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Work closely with the business owners on contract renewals to ensure the renewals are optimized for the current business environment and processed timely.
Operational Management Gather and document business requirements.
Review supplier compliance with established agreements.
Work closely with IT management, legal, and business owners throughout the corporation.
Establish and maintain written and in-person communication with IT management, legal, and business owners throughout the corporation.