Contracts Manager, Procurement

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What We Do
At GoGuardian, we're helping build a future where all learners are ready and inspired to solve the world's greatest challenges. Our award-winning system of learning solutions is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while helping empower educators to keep students safe.
What It's Like to Work at GoGuardian
We are a fast-growing learning company that thrives on making bold moves and setting high standards. Working with us means joining a (mostly!) remote team of diverse, passionate, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and comfortable with rapid change. We balance our rocketship pace with a work culture that offers unbridled support, allyship, and inclusivity...to say nothing of fun! Join our Neurodiversity ERG, attend an online magic show (and bring your kids), head to a DEI Community of Practice session, share a pet photo with other dog lovers, or relax in an online meditation class. Our culture has earned us accolades! We have been named one of Built In's 2022 Best Places to Work™ and are certified as a Great Place to Work®.
The Role
This role will help business teams obtain internal services to support their teams. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, entrepreneurial, ready to grow, and comfortable working in an ambiguous, quickly-changing environment.
What You'll Do

    • Managing the contract procurement process
    • Negotiating contract terms and conditions with outside vendors
    • Evaluating existing client templates, processes as well as drafting updated and new agreements relevant to the contract
    • Identifying risks and issues within the business teams as well as proposing alternative solutions
    • Providing advice to help resolve issues and questions during the contracting process
    • Evaluating, monitoring and auditing vendors for applicable regulatory and delivery compliance
    • Guiding and leading cross-functional teams involved in the procurement process


Who You Are

    • 7+ years of relevant experience
    • JD is a plus but not required
    • Possess a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and be able to effectively advise internal business partners by providing them with clear and practical advice
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Superb written and oral communication skills
    • Self-starter who operates autonomously while being a collaborative team player
    • Strong organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage several projects
    • Leading across cross-functional teams
    • Strong proficiency in Google Documents and Microsoft Word


What We Offer

    • Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, bonuses, and an employee stock option plan.
    • Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, wellness days, and a paid year-end holiday break.
    • A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing: learning funds, lifestyle funds, online yoga & meditation classes, fertility & adoption reimbursement, giving funds with company match, and more...

    • Plus the intangible:

    • A varied and challenging role in a global and highly innovative high-growth company.
    • Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.


P.S. - Share this with your friends or co-workers who may be interested in working at GoGuardian! We have multiple openings and are always looking for amazing people.
GoGuardian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. GoGuardian does not discriminate against employees, applicants, interns or volunteers on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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