Sr. Contracts Manager

The Senior Contracts Manager drafts, reviews, and negotiates routine and complex vendor and supplier contracts for the credit union. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, supporting strategic vendor relationships while managing risk. The position leads contracting efforts from RFP through execution, ensures compliance with standards and regulations, and supports continuous process improvement in a regulated environment.

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

Job Duties:

• Lead and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) process including drafting RFP, reviewing vendor proposals and facilitating vendor selection
• Draft and review contracts and agreements within specified timelines and in alignment with First Tech standards, leading contract negotiations as required
• Draft and negotiate contractual provisions, including risk allocation, indemnification, business terms and limitations of liability, collaborating with leadership or internal counsel as appropriate
• Assist in management of contract repository, ensuring consistency and best practices are followed
• Ensure contracting policies, processes and practices are current and in alignment with industry best practices and First Tech standards
• Manage contract renewals, amending and/or extending contracts as required
• Partnering with business units to ensure vendor compliance with existing contract terms and conditions, escalating to leadership as appropriate
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing contract guidance to other business units
• Mentor Contract Managers and other team members on a day to day basis

Essential Skills:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements
• Familiarity with the financial services industry, terminology, products and services is preferred
• Solid grasp of governance, privacy and security laws, risk management and compliance principles relevant to third party suppliers
• Familiarity with financial industry laws and regulations is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to effectively resolve issues
• Proven sound judgment, work ethic, and professional integrity with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, to manage time effectively and prioritize work appropriately to meet deadlines
• Exceptional business communication skills; able to write/speak clearly and professionally for a variety of audiences
• Ability to successfully lead negotiations
• Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive team relationships
• Familiarity with contract management or ERP software is preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Location: Hillsboro Corporate Office – Hillsboro OR 97124

Target Compensation in Hillsboro, OR: $105,000 to $122,000 annually + annual bonus

Benefits options include:

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K matching up to 5% per pay period
• Paid Time Off: You’ll accrue up to 15 vacation days in your first year. In addition, you’ll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

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