Manager, Contracts and Procurement Management

Deloitte • Dayton, OH

3d • $88,600 - $147,600

About The Position

Deloitte’s Easier to Do Business (Easier) program helps simplify the contracting process, strengthen client relationships, and enhance opportunities and revenues. The program supports Lead Client Service Partners (LCSPs) and account leadership teams with an established approach to facilitating and streamlining contracting.

As a Negotiation Manager on the US Easier Team, you will coordinate US domestic and global contract negotiations. You will triage requests, align stakeholders, coordinate negotiation plans and actions, monitor progress against key performance indicators, and support timely issue resolution and process improvement. The role is highly cross-functional and works closely with the Easier to Do Business Program Leader, the Easier Team, US and global account leadership, LCSPs, Client Account Managers, and Client Relationship Executives.

The role involves coordinating internal parties and assigned negotiation teams, supporting the development and completion of negotiation plans, facilitating consultation and issue resolution, and maintaining the Easier Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System, including its contracting-request inbox. The position is available in 31 listed US locations. Travel is expected to average 0–10%, depending on the work and clients served. Recruiting for this role ends November 19, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or management.
• At least 8 years of client service work experience, or current Manager, Level 55 equivalent.
• At least 4 years of experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations, storyboards, or other content.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others.
• Ability to travel an average of 0–10%, based on the work, clients, and industries or sectors served.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Understanding of the overall contracting process, including MSAs, SOWs, and amendments.
• Familiarity with Deloitte Member Firms and the client services they offer.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with global stakeholders, executives, and Firmwide leadership.
• Experience supporting strategic process-improvement initiatives through development or updating of processes, tools, or templates.
• Project-management experience, including coordinating meetings, drafting agendas, capturing discussions, and driving actions forward.
• Ability to prioritize critical needs while managing several projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage US domestic and global contract negotiations as a central coordinator among Deloitte internal parties.
• Triage contracting requests, assess needs, answer questions when appropriate, and assign contracting resources such as Senior Contracting Partners, the Office of General Counsel, Risk, and specialists.
• Support development of negotiation plans and manage completion of the individual tasks within those plans.
• Work with assigned negotiation teams and client teams to advance negotiations, including ensuring timely responses to issues referred to US businesses, Risk, or member firms for consultation.
• Support rapid issue resolution, including use of the escalation process when needed.
• Confirm that contracting and negotiation protocols are applied.
• Coordinate contracting efforts with the Global Easier team across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA, as needed.
• Participate in maintaining Easier’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System, including managing the inbox where contracting requests are received.
• Lead projects or workstreams and manage meetings by coordinating them, drafting agendas, capturing discussions, and driving action items forward.
• Support process improvement initiatives by developing or updating processes, tools, and templates.
• Provide mentorship, training, and clear guidance to colleagues and teammates.

Benefits

• Broad range of employee benefits.
• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager