Procurement Contracts Manager

Twist Bioscience; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in the United States is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to oversee commercial agreements for inbound procurement contracts. The ideal candidate will manage high volumes of contracts, negotiate terms, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and successful project execution. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with commercial contract law.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management in supply chain or procurement.
• Familiarity with cross-border agreements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial contracts related to indirect spend.
• Negotiate key legal and financial terms of agreements.
• Support contract lifecycle management processes.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cross-border agreements

Service-oriented mindset

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Ironclad CLM

Job description

The Procurement Contracts Manager is responsible for reviewing commercial agreements to ensure compliance with company standards and facilitating coordination across multiple departments from contract initiation through execution with a focus on inbound procurement contracts. This role also supports project execution teams and leads contract closeout activities, ensuring the successful implementation of agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of commercial contracts related to the company’s indirect spend (SaaS, Materials and Equipment Suppliers, Travel, Events, Contingent Labor, etc.).
• Review, redline, interpret and negotiate key legal and financial terms of commercial agreements.
• Act as a central resource for multiple departments including Legal, Facilities, Information Technology, Business Technology, R&D, Human Resources, Staffing and Marketing.
• Operate with a high level of autonomy and demonstrate strong understanding of commercial contract law and negotiations, and financial implications.
• Handle day-to-day operations involving complex and time-sensitive agreements.
• Support both contract management and related financial process operations based on business needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental and cross-functional processes, guidelines and templates.
• Work directly with procurement and legal teams to shepherd requests for agreements from initiation in Ariba through negotiations, execution and archiving in Ironclad CLM.
• Serve as a liaison to resolve contract-related issues with business partners, procurement, legal and other stakeholders.
• Lead the full contract lifecycle management process
• Maintain strong working knowledge of regulatory and legal issues relevant to commercial contracting.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including Legal, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and Project Management, to facilitate timely execution of contracts.

Qualifications and Skills

• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Experience using a CLM (e.g., Ironclad) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing, redlining, and managing commercial contracts, preferably in a supply chain, procurement or inbound licensing division
• Experience working in multiple international jurisdictions, familiarity with cross-border agreements
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Service-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Knowledge of Emerging Technologies, Biotechnology, Privacy and IP law is a must
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively manage workload
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Twist Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. As a federal contractor, we are required to collect demographic information from applicants. Your response is voluntary and will not affect your application.