Contracts Manager

NetApp
life insurance, paid time off

Feb 14, 2025
Job Summary: The Contract Manager position is essential to ensuring seamless legal and procurement operations within NetApp. While acting as the gatekeeper for legal matters, you will help manage our contracting process by negotiating a variety of technology, partner, and sponsorship agreements. You will serve as a crucial liaison between the legal and procurement teams, ensuring compliance, handling escalations, and maintaining a positive client interaction experience. Key Responsibilities: Provides independent evaluation, review and negotiation of contract terms and conditions Drafts, negotiates, and administers complex business contracts for NetApp's acquisition of goods and services under the direction and guidance of the NetApp legal team Supports the development of standardized contracting practices across the NetApp Global Procurement organization Supports the development of internal contracts training and contracts review resources for the NetApp Global Procurement organization Works with the NetApp Global Procurement organization to ensure suitable terms and conditions are captured and fulfill the scope of the engagement while safeguarding the mission, policies and procedures of the NetApp Global Procurement organization Collaborates with NetApp Global Procurement staff to develop and use metrics in monitoring contract review to ensure effective and timely processing of contracts Ensures the highest levels of client service, quality of agreements and turnaround times Participates in professional development activities and stays current with industry standards to maintain and expand areas of expertise Job Requirements: 3+years' experience supporting procurement organizations Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing technology contracts, particularly within SaaS, software, and hardware contexts Background in data privacy, information security agreements, and compliance Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with vendors and internal teams Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, providing timely and effective legal support Compensation: The target salary range for this position is $94K - $115K. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Did you know... Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you. Why NetApp? We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches. We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.