Contract Manager - Vendor Negotiations (2-Month Contract)

Dahl Consulting; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dahl Consulting represents a leading nonprofit health insurance and health benefits organization in the Upper Midwest. The Contract Manager will lead vendor contract negotiations, support ongoing supplier relationships, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, Technology and Operations to align contracts with strategic goals.

The role focuses on existing supplier agreements—amendments, renewals and standard service contracts—with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation, SLAs, and value delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in contract negotiation, contract administration, procurement, vendor management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of contract terminology, negotiation strategies, and contract lifecycle management.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing contract documents.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when prioritizing work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using contract management, procurement, workflow, or e-signature platforms such as DocuSign, Zip, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for vendor contract renewals, amendments, and extensions to ensure timely execution.
• Utilize established contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation frameworks to maintain consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Technology, Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders to develop and negotiate agreements for products and services.
• Negotiate pricing, service level agreements (SLAs), and contractual terms that align with business objectives and organizational standards.
• Evaluate contract language and recommend changes to address business and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.
• Partner with business teams to understand upcoming contract needs and identify renewal opportunities.
• Communicate contract status, risks, and key considerations clearly and effectively across varying levels of leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration throughout the contracting process.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation within contract management systems.
• Monitor contract expiration dates and proactively support renewal and extension planning.
• Analyze contract data and trends to support decision-making and strategic sourcing activities.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract processes, amendments, renewals, and related requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Vendor management

Procurement

Contract lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Excel

Reviewing contracts

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

DocuSign

Zip

Contract management software

Workflow tools

Job description

Dahl Consulting represents a leading nonprofit health insurance and health benefits organization in the Upper Midwest. The Contract Manager will lead vendor contract negotiations, support ongoing supplier relationships, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, Technology and Operations to align contracts with strategic goals.

The role focuses on existing supplier agreements—amendments, renewals and standard service contracts—with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation, SLAs, and value delivery.