Procurement Contracts Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI (YC W21) partners with a leading global professional services organization in Chicago to recruit an experienced Procurement Contracts Manager. You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage procurement-related agreements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with internal playbooks and compliance standards.

The role requires strong contract law knowledge, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Paralegal certification is an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration or procurement contracting.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and compliance.
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Experience supporting global procurement or legal functions strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, redline, draft, and negotiate procurement contracts such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and order forms.
• Manage centralized contract repository and track renewals, deliverables, deadlines, and workflows.
• Coordinate internal reviews with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Procurement.
• Act as primary contact for vendor negotiations and end-to-end contract execution.
• Support full contract lifecycle with legal, finance, risk, and procurement teams.
• Provide guidance on contract process, obligations, and policy requirements.
• Prepare contract summaries, metrics, and risk analyses for leadership.
• Enhance standard templates, clauses, workflows, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and documentation standards.
• Assist in issue resolution and escalation of complex contract matters.
• Stay informed on legal, regulatory, and industry updates affecting contracting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Legal Studies, or related field

Paralegal certification

Tools

DocuSign

CLM systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Salary: USD $100,000 to $132,000

A leading global professional services organization is seeking an experienced Procurement Contracts Manager to support its enterprise-wide procurement operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing procurement-related agreements across multiple jurisdictions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires a strong understanding of contract law, exceptional organizational capabilities, and effective communication skills to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, redline, draft, and negotiate procurement contracts such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and order forms, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal playbooks and compliance standards.


• Manage and maintain the centralized contract repository, tracking renewals, deliverables, deadlines, and approval workflows.


• Coordinate internal reviews, due diligence, and approvals with teams such as Information Security, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Procurement.


• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor negotiations and oversee end-to-end contract execution.


• Support the full contract lifecycle by collaborating closely with legal, finance, risk, and procurement operations teams.


• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract process, obligations, and policy requirements.


• Prepare contract summaries, reporting metrics, and risk analyses for leadership review.


• Contribute to the enhancement of standard templates, clauses, workflows, and operational policies.


• Ensure accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations and documentation standards.


• Assist in issue resolution and escalation of complex contract matters as necessary.


• Stay informed on legal, regulatory, and industry updates impacting procurement and contracting practices.

Required Proficiencies

• Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management tools and e-signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign, CLM systems).


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with legal teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Ability to work autonomously in a high-volume environment.


• Discretion in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.


• Paralegal certification is an advantage.


• 5+ years of experience in contract administration or procurement contracting.


• Strong understanding of contract law concepts, risk management, and compliance.


• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar regulatory frameworks preferred.


• Experience supporting global procurement or legal functions strongly preferred.


• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Role Details

• Full-time | Mid-Senior Level (5-7 years experience)


• Bonus-eligible


• No relocation, travel, visa sponsorship, or security clearance required