Strategic Contracts Negotiator

Valenta AI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Valenta AI is seeking a Contracts Negotiator to support end-to-end contracting, including negotiations, management, administration and supplier relationships across all business segments. The role acts as the internal point of contact for contracting within procurement and collaborates closely with Sourcing and Commercial Legal teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience managing commercial contracts in Procurement or a Commercial Legal setting, with strong drafting and negotiation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience managing commercial contracts within Procurement, Sourcing, or a Commercial Legal environment.
• Familiarity with SaaS, cybersecurity, internet infrastructure, OEM suppliers, and marketing technology solutions is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with precision and attention to detail.
• Understanding of commercial contract law, data security, and privacy regulations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide sound business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement agreements.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, legal, and commercial risks in collaboration with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve contract-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements throughout contracting.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Regulatory awareness

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Valenta AI is seeking a Contracts Negotiator to support end-to-end contracting, including negotiations, management, administration and supplier relationships across all business segments. The role acts as the internal point of contact for contracting within procurement and collaborates closely with Sourcing and Commercial Legal teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience managing commercial contracts in Procurement or a Commercial Legal setting, with strong drafting and negotiation