Procurement Manager - Contracts Administrator

athenahealth•Boston, MA

3d•$89,000 - $151,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads the administration of procurement vendor agreements across the full contract lifecycle, with a focus on contract governance, operational consistency, and risk-aware process management. It partners with Procurement Sourcing, Legal, Finance, Sales Operations, and vendors to support compliant, scalable, and auditable contracting practices. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Procurement Governance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Finance, or a related field preferred
8+ years of experience in procurement, contract administration, or Contract Lifecycle Management roles
Experience managing procurement contracts across the full lifecycle, from intake through renewal or termination
Knowledge of contract repository management, metadata governance, data quality, and contract reporting
Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management systems, procurement workflows, approval routing, templates, clause libraries, and compliance-focused contract practices
Familiarity with supplier risk management, vendor due diligence, audit readiness, and procurement contract controls
Experience using procurement and enterprise systems such as Contract Lifecycle Management platforms, Oracle P2P, intake tools, and e-signature tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to track key performance indicators, cycle times, risk, and contract performance trends
Ability to collaborate and influence across Procurement, Legal, Finance, IT, Sales Operations, and business stakeholders
Strong project management skills supporting system implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end administration of procurement vendor agreements, including contracts, statements of work, order forms, and letters of authorization, from intake through renewal or termination
Maintain the contract repository as a reliable system of record by applying data quality standards, metadata practices, and document governance
Design and improve contract lifecycle workflows, including intake, approvals, execution, and purchase order to contract alignment, to support efficient and controlled procurement operations
Translate category strategies into standardized contract language, templates, and clauses to promote consistent commercial terms and review practices
Review contract exceptions and escalate high-risk or non-standard terms for appropriate review while supporting approved procurement processes
Incorporate supplier risk and performance requirements into contracts in alignment with Third-Party Risk Management and vendor due diligence practices
Produce contract reporting and analysis on renewals, milestones, spend commitments, service levels, cycle times, and risk indicators to support procurement planning and decision-making
Partner with cross-functional teams to align contracting activities with procurement policies, governance standards, and approval requirements
Support Contract Lifecycle Management adoption by helping improve processes, documentation, and user compliance across procurement activities
Evaluate and apply AI-enabled tools and workflows that improve contract review, metadata quality, reporting, or process efficiency while maintaining accuracy, appropriate controls, and sound judgment
Support Contract Lifecycle Management implementation and system integration efforts
Maintain audit-ready records and supporting documentation for procurement contracts
Help improve visibility into renewal dates, obligations, and service commitments
Contribute to process improvements that reduce cycle time and improve consistency
Assist with training or guidance related to contracting workflows and repository use
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve contract-related questions and follow-up items
Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement operations