The Contract Management Director will lead the strategy and execution of supplier contracting, serving as a strategic thought leader with comprehensive knowledge in contract management, negotiations, and P2P
Job Summary
The Contract Management Director will lead the strategy and execution of supplier contracting, serving as a strategic thought leader with comprehensive knowledge in contract management, negotiations, and P2P.
This role ensures all supplier agreements are negotiated, executed, and managed in alignment with regulatory requirements, risk standards, and business objectives, overseeing contract governance and partnering with Legal, Risk, and Compliance.
The Director will lead a team of contract professionals, implement best practices, optimize CLM technology, and provide executive reporting on the contract portfolio and risk exposure.
Matching Summary
The Contract Management Director will lead the strategy and execution of supplier contracting, serving as a strategic thought leader with comprehensive knowledge in contract management, negotiations, and P2P.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
supplier contracting strategy
contract governance
Procure to Pay (P2P)
regulatory requirements
risk standards
negotiating supplier agreements
Nice-to-have
strategic thought leader
operational efficiency
people-first culture
client-first
integrity
independence
Key Requirements
10+ years in contract management, vendor management, or procurement within financial services
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field
JD or MBA preferred
Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing contract governance
Familiarity with CLM platforms and integration with ERP systems