Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

Location: Chicago; open to hiring in any US-based location

Compensation: $102,800–$176,000 annually, plus eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus

Company

hirify.global provides professional services to middle-market clients globally.

What you will do

• Lead and execute vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases with annual spend of up to $500,000.
• Review, redline, and negotiate cloud/SaaS, on-premises software, master service, statement-of-work, non-disclosure, and related vendor agreements.
• Coordinate information security and privacy due diligence and ensure contracts meet Finance requirements.
• Work with Partners, line-of-business leaders, Directors, Managers, and external vendors to align contract language with operational objectives.
• Prepare contract risk summaries, provide status updates, and coach business leaders on negotiation tactics.
• Support contract interpretation involving termination provisions, service-level performance, and software license compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and work experience.
• 3–5 years of strategic sourcing experience and at least 3 years of project management experience.
• Experience leading negotiations of vendor agreements.
• Strong analytical, contract negotiation, price analysis, modeling, and contract redlining skills.
• Knowledge of information technology and privacy concepts, plus basic Excel, Word, and word-processing skills.
• Strong written and oral communication, listening, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Legal degree or master’s degree.
• Knowledge of contracting process workflows and automated contracting systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible scheduling supports balancing personal responsibilities with client service.
• Competitive benefits and compensation package.
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
• Reasonable accommodation is available during the recruiting process for applicants with disabilities.