The Contracts Manager will oversee the review and negotiation of vendor agreements, manage contract workflows, and collaborate to enhance procurement processes.
Since its inception in 2003, driven by visionary college students transforming online rent payment, Entrata has evolved into a global leader serving property owners, managers, and residents. Honored with prestigious awards like the Utah Business Fast 50, Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame - Software Company - 2022, Women Tech Council Shatter List, our comprehensive software suite spans rent payments, insurance, leasing, maintenance, marketing, and communication tools, reshaping property management worldwide.
Our 2200+ global team members embody intelligence and adaptability, engaging actively from top executives to part-time employees. With offices across Utah, Texas, India, Israel, and the Netherlands, Entrata blends startup innovation with established stability, evident in our transparent communication values and executive town halls. Our product isn't just desirable; it's industry essential. At Entrata, we passionately refine living experiences, uphold collective excellence, embrace boldness and resilience, and prioritize different perspectives, endeavoring to craft a better world to live in.
The Contracts Manager supports the organization’s procurement and vendor-management activities through the review, analysis, and negotiation of a wide range of vendor agreements. This role evaluates contract terms for alignment with company policies, collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve complex issues, and ensures adherence to contracting standards. The position requires sound judgment, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple moderately complex matters with limited supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews, analyzes, and negotiates a variety of vendor agreements and amendments, ensuring consistency with company policies and established contracting guidelines.
- Interprets complex contract provisions and assesses potential risks, providing recommendations that support business objectives and compliance requirements.
- Partners with procurement and internal subject-matter experts to facilitate contract review and negotiation, including coordinating stakeholder input and guiding parties through resolution of issues.
- Manages the contract-review workflow from initial request through drafting (as applicable), review, negotiation, and routing for signature.
- Revises standard contract templates and language to align with the company’s contracting playbook.
- Executes assigned departmental projects and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement contracting processes.
- Provides backup support for Contracts Team responsibilities, as needed.
- Collaborates across the organization to identify contracting process enhancements and operational efficiencies.
Essential Functions:
- Reviews, analyzes, and negotiates vendor agreements and related documentation.
- Manages end-to-end contract workflow for assigned matters.
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams to resolve contract issues and ensure alignment with policies.
- Identifies and assesses contractual risks and provides informed recommendations.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively by meeting deadlines and managing workload efficiently.
- Maintain professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proficient knowledge of contract principles and related business practices, with the ability to assess moderately complex issues and propose solutions.
- Ability to manage a diverse workload, prioritize tasks, and anticipate potential issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written negotiation skills; familiarity with oral negotiation in a corporate setting.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capability with the ability to adapt existing approaches to unique contract scenarios.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify and communicate risk elements in business transactions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strong technical proficiency with common business applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Salesforce, DocuSign, Adobe, Slack, JIRA, Google Workspace).
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience managing contracts in a corporate environment, including experience collaborating with procurement on the review and negotiation of subscription and technology agreements.
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Benefits:
Flexible and transparent culture with remote and hybrid work options, generous vacation time, and frequent company recharge days for work-life balance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including fertility benefits, available for eligible employees and their families.
HSA/FSA options and employer-paid disability benefits provided for eligible employees.
Access to 401(k) or similar retirement plans with employer matching for eligible employees, ensuring long-term financial security.
Wellness initiatives promoting physical and mental well-being, access to an onsite gym at HQ, mental health resources, wellness challenges, and employee assistance programs.
Family-centric leave policies supporting new parents during significant life events.
Entrata Cares programs offering opportunities for volunteerism, charity events, and giving back to our community.
Exclusive Previ cell phone plan and discounts on services or local business partnerships for additional employee benefits.
Bi-annual swag drops for employees
Currently, Entrata hires in Arizona, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois for Exempt roles and Arizona, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida for Non-Exempt roles. If you choose to apply and do not live in one of these states, your application may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and salary ranges will be provided if required by state law
But members of the Entrata team aren’t just intelligent and ambitious, they’re the living embodiment of another core Value: “Excellent Alone, Better Together.” Entrata is dedicated to creating a workplace where a diverse and inclusive team thrives in an environment free from discrimination. We provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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