Procurement Manager - Contract Lifecycle Management

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 102,816 - 168,912; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking a Procurement Manager for Contract Lifecycle Management in Bethpage, NY, to lead governance of the Ironclad CLM platform and its integration with Oracle EBS. You will drive standardized processes, data integrity, audit readiness and risk management across Procurement, Legal, and Finance.

You will own the CLM strategy, templates, dashboards, and KPIs, while coordinating with IT, vendors, and business partners to optimize cycle time and contract performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 6–9 years procurement/contract management experience.
• CLM (Ironclad preferred) experience.
• Oracle EBS experience.
• Strong contract interpretation and risk assessment skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Leadership and stakeholder management.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail and governance focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define governance and roadmap for Ironclad CLM platform.
• Lead CLM strategy, templates, metadata and workflows.
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle governance from intake to repository.
• Manage renewals, obligations and performance tracking.
• Coordinate UAT, releases with IT and vendors.
• Provide training and drive adoption across functions.
• Ensure alignment between contract terms and Oracle EBS data.
• Maintain data integrity across systems.
• Develop CLM dashboards and KPIs (cycle time, compliance).
• Ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Act as escalation point for CLM issues.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders on standardized processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ironclad CLM

Oracle EBS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement Manager - Contract Lifecycle Management

Location: Bethpage, NY, US, 11714

Brand: Optimum

Requisition #: 11990

Job Summary

The Manager, Procurement – Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)is responsible for leading the governance, strategy, and continuous improvement of the organization’s contract lifecycle management ecosystem, with primary ownership of the Ironclad CLM platform and integration with Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS).

This role provides functional leadership across Procurement, Legal, Finance, and the broader business to ensure contract data integrity, process standardization, and compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements. The Manager is accountable for optimizing end-to-end contract lifecycle processes, enhancing system capabilities, and driving measurable improvements in cycle time, visibility, and risk management.

The role also leads CLM-related reporting, ensures alignment between contractual terms and ERP data structures, and serves as a subject matter expert for contract governance and commercial risk identification.

Responsibilities

CLM Strategy, Governance & Platform Leadership (Ironclad)

• Own governance, configuration, and strategic roadmap of Ironclad CLM
• Define and enforce enterprise standards for templates, clause libraries, metadata, workflows
• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle governance from intake through execution and repository management
• Oversee renewals, obligations, and contract performance tracking
• Lead system enhancements, UAT, and release management with IT and vendors
• Deliver training and drive adoption across Procurement, Legal, and business users

ERP Integration & Contract Data Integrity (Oracle EBS)

• Ensure alignment between executed contract terms and Oracle EBS configuration
• Resolve discrepancies between contract records and ERP data
• Partner with Vendor Management and Finance on master data governance
• Maintain controls ensuring data accuracy across systems

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Lead audit request coordination and documentation
• Develop contract lifecycle dashboards and KPIs (cycle time, compliance, renewals)
• Ensure adherence to policies, SOX controls, and compliance requirements
• Drive improvements based on audit findings and reporting insights

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Act as escalation point for CLM issues
• Drive process optimization and automation initiatives
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders on standardized processes
• Identify system and workflow improvement opportunities

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 6–9 years procurement/contract management experience
  • CLM (Ironclad preferred) experience
  • Oracle EBS experience
  • Strong contract interpretation and risk assessment skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Leadership and stakeholder management
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Strong attention to detail and governance focus
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Oracle EBS Procure-to-Pay experience
  • Contract analytics or dashboard development
  • Experience working with Legal, Finance, IT teams

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  Pay is competitive and based on a number of job‑related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $102,816.00 – $168,912.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire and does not reflect future job opportunity.

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  Nearest Major Market: Long Island

  Nearest Secondary Market: New York City