Contracts Specialist

The position requires evaluating contractual terms, including warranty, liability, confidentiality, and other commercial provisions; assessing risk and implementing mitigation strategies; managing contract lifecycle processes and systems in compliance with business requirements and SOX controls; and driving process improvements that reduce cycle time and improve operational efficiency. Contracts Administration, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Agreements, EDA, Software and Technology Licensing, Foundry IP, Semiconductor Industry, Risk Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, Intellectual Property, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Sourcing, Legal, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain.

Top 5 Required Skills

 

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2. Complex contract drafting, negotiation, and administration
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4. Supplier agreement management (supply agreement, software licensing, technology, and services agreements)
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6. Contract risk assessment and mitigation (warranty, liability, confidentiality, IP protection)
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8. Cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
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10. Contract process improvement and contract lifecycle management systems administration
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Technologies / Knowledge Required

 

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• Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and services
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• Software licensing and intellectual property agreements
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• Foundry IP licensing and semiconductor industry contracting
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• Direct procurement, NPI contracts, and contract manufacturing contracts
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• Contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
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• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for contract analysis and presentations
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Required Education

 

Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, Law, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Master of Legal Studies, or a related field.

 

 

 

Required Years of Experience

 

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• Minimum 6 years of Contract Manager experience or related work experience
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• Preferred: 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor and/or consumer electronics industry
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Physical Requirements

 

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• Push Max Weight Limit = N/A
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• Pull Max Weight Limit = N/A
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• Lift Max Weight Limit = N/A
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• No significant physical requirements associated with this role.
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Driving Requirements

 

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• Driving responsibilities: No
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• Hours of driving per week: N/A
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• Vehicle use: N/A
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Key Words

 

Contracts Administration, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Agreements, EDA, Software and Technology Licensing, Foundry IP, Semiconductor Industry, Risk Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, Intellectual Property, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Sourcing, Legal, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain.

 

 

 

Comments for Suppliers

 

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• How many rounds of interviews should be expected? 2–3 rounds
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• Work Location: in office (per Client’s RTO policy)
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• Location Requirement: Must be willing to work from Client office in San Diego, 5 days per week as required by Client’s RTO policy.
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• Shift: Standard business hours, Monday–Friday
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Job Summary

 

Draft, negotiate, and execute complex, high-impact supplier agreements in collaboration with Legal, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing agreements related to EDA tools and services, software licensing, foundry IP licensing, IoT technologies, production devices, and service agreements. The role partners closely with sourcing, engineering, and legal teams to develop contract strategies that protect Client's business interests, intellectual property, and technology leadership position while enabling access to advanced tools, materials, and technologies.

 

The position requires evaluating contractual terms, including warranty, liability, confidentiality, and other commercial provisions; assessing risk and implementing mitigation strategies; managing contract lifecycle processes and systems in compliance with business requirements and SOX controls; and driving process improvements that reduce cycle time and improve operational efficiency.

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