Senior Contracts Lead | Hybrid, Mentorship & Compliance

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a Contracts Lead in the Department of Procurement Services to oversee a defined portfolio of contracting activity, draft and negotiate terms, and supervise junior staff to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in procurement or contract management, strong negotiation skills, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and experience with contracting technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five years of procurement/contract management experience; supervisory experience required; strong knowledge of contract-related legal/regulatory requirements and risk mitigation; proficiency with contracting technologies, data analytics, and contract management tools; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: drafting, negotiating, and execution of contracts and related documents; oversee Workday CLM platform; track renewals and collaborate with Sourcing team.
• Team Supervision: direct supervision of junior staff, workload prioritization, coaching and development; escalation when needed.
• Value Optimization: support rebates, incentives, and discounts; monitor terms with Accounts Payable to ensure adherence.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday Contract Life Cycle Management

Job description

University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a Contracts Lead in the Department of Procurement Services to oversee a defined portfolio of contracting activity, draft and negotiate terms, and supervise junior staff to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in procurement or contract management, strong negotiation skills, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and experience with contracting technologies.