Contracts Manager - Fast-paced Negotiation & Risk

Sunbelt Rentals; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) Match

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead pre‑award review, drafting, redlining, negotiation, and execution of customer and vendor contracts across IT, Marketing, Fleet, RFPs and re‑rental agreements. You will partner with sales, operations and stakeholders to align terms with company standards and risk controls.

You will work in a fast-paced, volume‑heavy environment, advise on terms and risk, and help improve contract processes while mentoring the team.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of contract review experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transactional organization.
• Able to advise and interact with all levels of Sunbelt’s organization.
• Advanced prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of Contract Lifecycle Management systems preferred.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, redline, and negotiate customer and vendor contracts to ensure terms align with company standards and minimize contractual risk.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract review and administration processes to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Partner with sales, operations, and internal stakeholders to advise on contract terms, risk exposure, and compliance requirements.
• Manage a high volume of customer and vendor contracts in a fast-paced environment while meeting internal service expectations and deadlines.
• Support pre-award contract activities, including review and negotiation of agreements related to RFPs and coordination of inputs from multiple departments.
• Identify contractual risks and proactively recommend strategies to mitigate exposure.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned business units on contract-related matters.
• Research contract-related issues and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations for resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management systems

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead pre‑award review, drafting, redlining, negotiation, and execution of customer and vendor contracts across IT, Marketing, Fleet, RFPs and re‑rental agreements. You will partner with sales, operations and stakeholders to align terms with company standards and risk controls.

You will work in a fast-paced, volume‑heavy environment, advise on terms and risk, and help improve contract processes while mentoring the team.