Procurement Contract Manager
About The Position
AllianceBernstein is seeking a highly organized and execution-oriented Procurement Contract Manager, reporting to the Director of Procurement. Aligned under the Office of the COO, this role will play a key part in the transformation of Procurement at AB. The selected individual will work closely with stakeholders in the coordination of procurement initiatives, support the firmwide rollout and ongoing enhancement of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform, and the development of reporting and tools to strengthen procurement governance. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction and guidance from senior leaders into actionable plans, managing priorities effectively, and delivering high-quality results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in procurement, project management, operations, consulting, or vendor management.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including coordination of cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with experience building reports, dashboards, or structured management materials.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with procurement or contract management systems (e.g., Onit, Workday, or similar tools).
- Ability to operate independently after receiving strategic direction, managing timelines and deliverables with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills, with attention to detail and organizational discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Financial services industry experience is a plus.
- Experience supporting system implementations, process rollouts, or technology-enabled transformations is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and phased rollout of the firm’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system across business units.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, stakeholder trackers, and status reporting.
- Coordinate working sessions with technology and business stakeholders to gather requirements and align workflows.
- Track adoption metrics, user feedback, and implementation milestones to ensure successful deployment.
- Prepare executive-ready updates and materials for senior leadership on rollout progress and key risks.
- Develop and maintain standardized procurement templates and tools to drive consistency across the firm.
- Build and enhance dashboards and reporting (e.g., renewal pipeline) to increase transparency and decision support.
- Identify opportunities to automate or streamline manual processes through better use of technology and structured documentation.
- Support execution of RFPs and sourcing initiatives, which could include timeline coordination, documentation management, negotiations and strategic analysis.
- Ensure sourcing and contracting activities follow approved guidelines and are properly documented.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
