Contracts Manager: 26-01772

Akraya, Inc.

North Reading, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90–$93 Per Hour
SKILLS
Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Database Administration, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Finance, Leadership, Legal, License Agreements, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, New Drug Application, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Robotics, Sourcing Strategy, Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Technical Recruiting, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
North Reading, MA
POSTED
2 days ago
Primary Skills: Contract Negotiation (advanced), Commercial Contract Management (advanced), Procurement (advanced), Supply Chain (advanced), Supplier Relationship Management (advanced)
Contract Type: W2
Location: North Reading, MA (#LI-Onsite)
Duration: 4 Months
Pay Range: $90 - $93 per hour
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Job Summary:
Client is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support its rapidly expanding there business. This role will be responsible for managing commercial contracts, negotiating supplier agreements, supporting procurement activities, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful execution of robotics supply chain initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, experience working with hardware or manufacturing supply chains, and the ability to independently manage a high volume of agreements and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead negotiations and drafting of commercial contracts with suppliers and vendors.
  • Prepare and manage NDAs, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), purchase agreements, supply agreements, amendments, and licensing agreements.
  • Maintain and manage contract databases and track milestones, deliverables, and supplier obligations.
  • Support procurement and sourcing activities for robotics hardware, equipment, and services.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, legal teams, and external suppliers.
  • Resolve supply chain and commercial issues while ensuring contractual compliance.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.
  • Manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
  • Build strong supplier relationships and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Handle confidential supplier pricing, technical specifications, and sourcing information with discretion.

Must-Have Skills:
  • 5+ years of experience in Contracts Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, Purchase Agreements, and Supply Agreements.
  • Ability to manage a high volume of contracts independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.
  • Experience working with hardware, manufacturing, or industrial environments.

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