Senior Contract Manager

Tews Company; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tews Company is seeking contract management and negotiation professionals to support vendor contracting activities. The role covers renewals, amendments, and complex negotiations, with responsibility for strategy development and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities include negotiating pricing/terms, collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Operations, and maintaining contract records. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills and 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in contract management, negotiations, procurement, or vendor management.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial or vendor contracts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with contract management or procurement systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support vendor contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and extensions.
• Review and negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, and service-level agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Technology, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain contract records, monitor timelines, and support renewal planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, compliance, and vendor performance.
• Assess contractual risks, resolve escalations, and develop negotiation strategies based on experience level.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing/Pre-Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Contract Opportunity | Hybrid - Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI Pay: $33-$65/hour, depending on experience Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours/week | 3 days onsite Duration: Contract through January 2027

Position Overview

A growing organization is seeking contract management and negotiation professionals at varying experience levels to support vendor contracting activities. Responsibilities range from managing renewals and amendments to leading complex negotiations, developing strategies, and mitigating contractual risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage or support vendor contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and extensions.
• Review and negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, and service-level agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Technology, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain contract records, monitor timelines, and support renewal planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, compliance, and vendor performance.
• Assess contractual risks, resolve escalations, and develop negotiation strategies based on experience level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Pre-Law, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in contract management, negotiations, procurement, or vendor management.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial or vendor contracts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with contract management or procurement systems preferred.
• Experience with IT and/or Operations contracts and complex negotiations is a plus.

Work Location: Must be able to commute to Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI and work onsite three days per week.

Tews is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications for employment without regards to age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.