Contracts Lead II

Overview:

The Contracts Lead II is responsible for managing a portfolio of supplier agreements and new procurement requests, ensuring efficient and effective purchasing of goods and services. This position focuses on driving business value, ensuring on-time delivery, and optimizing procurement cycle times. Operating with moderate supervision, the Contracts Lead II plays a key role in negotiating supplier terms, maintaining contract compliance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned procurement or contracts professional with a strong understanding of purchasing processes, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities:

- Negotiate contract pricing, terms, and conditions directly with suppliers.

- Manage end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes in full compliance with internal policies and systems.

- Maintain and update contract documentation including scopes of work, pricing, exhibits, and amendments.

- Monitor supplier performance and ensure contract compliance; troubleshoot issues as needed.

- Leverage procurement tools and systems to ensure transactional efficiency.

- Identify opportunities for business value and cost savings within your portfolio.

- Provide fit-for-risk process improvements and support continuous optimization efforts.

- Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships to meet business needs.

- Share market insights and contribute to category strategy and commercial guidance.

Qualifications:

- Strong contract negotiation and management abilities.

- Working knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (PtP) systems and procurement best practices.

- Ability to handle complex contracts and supplier relationships.

- Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

- Experience managing compliance and internal control requirements.

- Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background check, drug test, MVR, and fit for duty/agility test.

- Familiarity with CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) and sourcing handbooks preferred.

- Experience working with high-value or high-complexity contract portfolios preferred.