Senior Contracts & Procurement Negotiator (Hybrid)

Aston Carter; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Hybrid work on-site

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support the Procurement team in reviewing, negotiating, administering, and managing supplier contracts and commercial agreements. This role is the primary procurement resource for evaluating language, managing redlines, and aligning terms with company standards.

You will partner with Legal and business stakeholders to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and drive favorable commercial outcomes across manufacturing, food production, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts.
• Experience managing contract redlines and negotiations with external vendors and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, legal risk management, and commercial contracting principles.
• Excellent written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple agreements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and negotiate supplier contracts, MSAs, purchase agreements, SOWs, NDAs, transportation, software agreements, and other procurement contracts.
• Lead the review of supplier terms to identify legal, financial, operational, and commercial risks.
• Draft and manage contract redlines and negotiate revisions with suppliers and their legal representatives.
• Partner with internal Legal Counsel to address complex contractual provisions and facilitate timely execution.

Skills

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support the Procurement team in reviewing, negotiating, administering, and managing supplier contracts and commercial agreements. This role is the primary procurement resource for evaluating language, managing redlines, and aligning terms with company standards.

You will partner with Legal and business stakeholders to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and drive favorable commercial outcomes across manufacturing, food production, or