Contract Manager – Negotiations & Risk

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Career development

Paid parental leave

Disability programs

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Contracts Professional to develop, negotiate, and administer complex agreements. You will lead negotiations, assess risk, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation skills, deep understanding of contract management, and the ability to drive process improvements across the division. A competitive package and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Contract management certification required; NCMA/IACCM preferred unless JD or MBA.
• 7+ years of related experience, with at least 2 years in a project or indirect team lead role.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and manage cross-functional coordination across internal teams.
• Assess contractual risk, provide recommendations, and mitigate cost exposure.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training on contracting processes.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Education

BA in Business Administration

Contract management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Salesforce

PM software

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Contracts Professional to develop, negotiate, and administer complex agreements. You will lead negotiations, assess risk, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation skills, deep understanding of contract management, and the ability to drive process improvements across the division. A competitive package and career development opportunities are offered.