Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle for US-based agreements, including triaging requests and authoring contracts using approved templates.
• Review and negotiate legal and business terms to mitigate reputational, financial, and legal risks to the university.
• Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and P2P colleagues to ensure compliance and facilitate authorized signatures.
• Utilize contract lifecycle management (CLM) and SaaS technologies, such as Jaggaer and DocuSign, to streamline processes.
• Leverage artificial intelligence and automation to optimize contracting tasks and reduce cycle times.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and coordinate with category management on competitive bid processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional contracting experience.
• Proven experience with supply-side contracting at a large-scale or global institution.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating business and legal terms across diverse spend categories (e.g., SaaS, professional services, technology).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build "trusted advisor" relationships across a decentralized organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional contracting certification or credentials (e.g., JD, CPCM).
• Experience with contract management technology such as Jaggaer Contracts or DocuSign.
• Proficiency in using AI engines to automate drafting, version control, and clause suggestions.
• Experience working within higher education or non-profit environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Commuting and transportation support.

About the Company

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global research university and a leader in experiential lifelong learning. With a global system including 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, Northeastern integrates real-world experience with education and research to create worldwide impact.