Senior Contracts Specialist

Crusoe Energy Systems; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Mental wellness resources

Job summary

Crusoe Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist (IT, Network & Cloud) to bridge technical needs with legal and financial compliance. You will oversee complex procurement, SLA negotiations, and licensing models for data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software.

You will optimize cloud spending, mitigate vendor risk, and build a scalable procurement framework across IT and Cloud footprints, driving cost savings and ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, IT, or related field.
• 3–5 years IT procurement or vendor management experience.
• CCCM certification and foundational cloud certifications.
• Experience with CLM platforms and SAP/Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Define and negotiate SLAs, uptime, latency, MTTR.
• Licensing & Model Transitions: Migrate to subscription-based cloud models across Azure/AWS/GCP.
• Data Privacy & Compliance: Align vendor agreements with GDPR, CCPA, SOC2.
• Financial & Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud spend and eliminate unused licenses.
• Lifecycle & Renewal Management: Manage timelines and co-terminous renewals.
• Dispute Resolution & Vendor Oversight: Enforce SLA and negotiate credits.
• Asset & Security Tracking: Maintain hardware and software license inventory.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

IT procurement

Vendor management

Legal & compliance awareness

Executive communication

Data privacy & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, IT, or related field

CCCM certification

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms

Job description

• The Senior Contract Specialist (IT, Network & Cloud) plays a pivotal role as the bridge between technical requirements and legal/financial compliance. In this position, you will oversee complex procurement, SLA negotiations, and licensing models tailored to modern data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software
• Your expertise will directly impact company goals by optimizing cloud spending, mitigating vendor risk, and building a scalable procurement framework across our IT and Cloud footprint
• Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Define and negotiate complex Service Level Agreements (SLAs), focusing on critical uptime metrics, latency, and mean time to repair (MTTR)
• Licensing & Model Transitions: Manage the transition from legacy perpetual licenses to subscription-based cloud models across platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP
• Data Privacy & Compliance: Ensure all vendor agreements adhere to GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, and internal security standards in coordination with the CISO
• Financial & Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud consumption to eliminate unused licenses or inactive instances, driving cost savings across the organization
• Lifecycle & Renewal Management: Oversee contract timelines and co-terminous renewal structures to maximize bargaining power and streamline renewals
• Dispute Resolution & Vendor Oversight: Enforce SLA compliance and negotiate credit claims when vendors fail to meet performance and uptime commitments
• Asset & Security Tracking: Work with cross-functional teams to maintain an accurate inventory of physical hardware assets (routers, switches, servers) and software licenses

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
• Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

The ideal candidate possesses a strong grasp of SaaS, IaaS, and modern virtualization technologies, alongside a proven track record of contract lifecycle management

You thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at translating technical jargon into clear business terms, and know how to partner with cross-functional technical, legal, and financial leaders to protect company interests

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms and enterprise ERP tools like SAP or Oracle
• Experience: 3-5 years of dedicated experience in IT procurement, technology vendor management, or legal contract administration
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of cloud hierarchy (Public vs. Private), virtualization, and network security concepts
• Cross-Functional Communication: Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts from engineering teams into clear, business-driven terms for executives
• Legal & Compliance Acumen: Solid understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) rights, liability limitations, and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Information Technology, or a related field
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CCCM) certification
• Foundational cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner)
• Experience managing data center hardware procurement alongside cloud software contracts