Strategic Contract Negotiator - Hybrid MN/WI

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

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.