Contract Manager (Procurement)

Job Title: Contracts Manager (Procurement)

Pay Rate: $47 to $49/Hr

Duration: 11 months

Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) OR Part-Time (24 hrs/week; 3 days/week, 8 hrs/day) | Hybrid: 3 days onsite

Note: The first month of work shall be in the office for all work hours to account for training

Shift: 9 AM - 5 PM

This position is for the Power/Energy division.

We are looking for a Contracts Manager (Procurement) who will support commercial contracts for services and equipment for the Grid Technologies business. You’ll join a high‑performing, regionally based team while also owning your own portfolio of projects -giving you the autonomy to lead and the support to grow.

You’ll manage the full lifecycle of procurement contracts, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and a strategic partner in negotiations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Interpreting and summarizing complex contract requirements, obligations, and risks, and recommending innovative, practical solutions.
• Identifying and resolving nuanced issues related to contract language, procedures, and commercial practices.
• Drafting, analyzing, and negotiating contracts to achieve balanced, commercially sound outcomes.
• Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary negotiation team, working closely with Procurement, Legal, Engineering, and Project Management.
• Supporting limits-of-authority processes for procurement decisions.
• Leading the creation and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, goods and services contracts, construction agreements, field support, technical/engineering services, transportation/storage, and used equipment.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous learning, offering guidance, and sharing expertise with fellow professionals.

Must-Have Skills

• Contract negotiation experience
• Supplier relationship management
• Risk assessment experience
• Strong communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent education/experience (up to 10 years relevant experience).
• An advanced degree in Business or Law is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience drafting and negotiating commercial purchasing contracts within complex, engineering-driven industries.
• Proven success managing high-value contracts involving manufactured equipment, installation, maintenance, and technical services.
• Strong understanding of legal principles, commercial risk, and claims management.
• Knowledge of US and Canadian contract law preferred.
• Ability to develop clear, logical recommendations and communicate them effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the confidence to lead or support matrixed negotiation teams.
• A self-driven, resourceful mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, schedules, and project requirements.
• A strong sense of internal customer service, prioritization, and ownership.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy and urgency