Contracts Manager

Blueprint Technologies
Redmond, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with extensive contract and supplier management experience who can thrive in a hybrid work environment and manage cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in legal operations or strategic sourcing and 8–10 years of contract management experience
    — “8–10 years of relevant professional experience in contract management, supplier management, business operations, legal operations, or business development.”
  • Individuals with a proven ability to manage cloud purchasing agreements and cross-functional stakeholder communication
    — “Manage supplier and cloud order pipelines, ensuring agreements and purchasing activities progress efficiently.”
  • Professionals who have documented and improved business processes in technology or software development environments
    — “Experience developing operational workflows, documenting best practices, and improving business processes.”

Things to consider

  • Requires a minimum of 18 months of assignment tenure, which may limit flexibility for some candidates
    — “Must be available for at least 18 months of assignment tenure.”
  • Hybrid work arrangement mandates three days onsite in the Puget Sound area, which may not be feasible for all applicants
    — “Ability to work in a hybrid environment with three days onsite in the Puget Sound area.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cloud purchasing and supplier contract management in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience managing cloud purchasing agreements, software licensing agreements, or technology supplier contracts.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and resolve blocking issues effectively
    — “Ability to identify operational issues, track blockers, and coordinate resolutions across multiple stakeholders.”
  • Showcase your background in process improvement and documentation of best practices
    — “Develop, document, and improve business processes, workflows, and best practices.”
  • Emphasize your experience with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel, and your attention to detail
    — “Minimum of 6 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, with strong written communication and attention to detail.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to prepare stakeholder reports and track business metrics effectively
    — “Prepare reports and business updates for key stakeholders, tracking progress against established success metrics.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Managed supplier agreements
  • Coordinated project kickoffs
  • Supported post-agreement governance
Typical background
Contract ManagementBusiness OperationsLegal Operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Contract ManagementSupplier ManagementCloud And Software Purchasing AgreementsProject ManagementProcess ImprovementDocumentationReportingRisk Management

Preferred

Legal OperationsBusiness Development

Stack & domain

Contract ManagementSupplier ManagementCloud And Software Purchasing AgreementsLegal OperationsBusiness OperationsLegal

About the role

Original posting from Blueprint Technologies via Greenhouse

About Blueprint

Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with teams across the United States. We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI, cloud, data, product development, and emerging technology.

Our culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards, take ownership, and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard, support each other, and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients, partners, and teams.

At Blueprint, you’ll work alongside talented people with different experiences, expertise, and perspectives. You’ll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges, expand your skills, and see the impact of what you build.

Bring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters.

In this role

You will support business operations by managing external supplier relationships, coordinating supplier agreements, and overseeing cloud and software purchasing agreements. You will work closely with business, legal, technical, and operational stakeholders to facilitate contract development, negotiate agreements, manage supplier pipelines, and ensure projects move forward efficiently. You will also contribute to process improvements, maintain documentation and reporting tools, track deal progress, and support post-agreement execution. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage external supplier relationships and support supplier identification for outsourcing, development, software, and cloud-related business needs.

Draft, review, coordinate, and negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, cost proposals, and contract amendments.

Manage supplier and cloud order pipelines, ensuring agreements and purchasing activities progress efficiently.

Establish and maintain effective communication between business units, project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Coordinate project kickoffs and support agreement execution in partnership with production, legal, business, and technical teams.

Track deal progress, identify blocking issues, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to drive timely resolutions.

Maintain accurate records of project communications, supplier information, business metrics, and contract documentation.

Support deal execution and post-agreement governance by coordinating activities across business, technical, and operational teams.

Develop, document, and improve business processes, workflows, and best practices.

Maintain team tools, reporting resources, and pipeline documentation to support operational efficiency.

Prepare reports and business updates for key stakeholders, tracking progress against established success metrics.

Identify opportunities to improve supplier management processes, business continuity, and agreement execution.

Escalate risks, delays, and operational issues to management when appropriate.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

8–10 years of relevant professional experience in contract management, supplier management, business operations, legal operations, or business development.

Minimum of 6 years of contract management experience, with 8 years preferred.

Minimum of 6 years of supplier or relationship management experience, with 8 years preferred.

Minimum of 6 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, with strong written communication and attention to detail.

Experience drafting, reviewing, coordinating, or negotiating contracts, supplier agreements, and commercial documentation.

Strong understanding of business operations, strategic planning, resource allocation, and process management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate work at a fast pace.

Ability to identify operational issues, track blockers, and coordinate resolutions across multiple stakeholders.

Professional demeanor and strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a hybrid environment with three days onsite in the Puget Sound area.

Must be available for at least 18 months of assignment tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience supporting Microsoft-related business operations or supplier management programs.

Experience managing cloud purchasing agreements, software licensing agreements, or technology supplier contracts.

Background in legal operations, commercial contract management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or business development.

Experience supporting technology, software development, outsourcing, or cloud services organizations.

Experience with enterprise applications and business pipeline management tools.

Familiarity with contract lifecycle management, deal governance, and agreement execution processes.

Experience developing operational workflows, documenting best practices, and improving business processes.

Experience preparing stakeholder reports, tracking business metrics, and maintaining supplier performance documentation.

Experience working in the gaming or entertainment industry.

Salary Range 

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $45 to $48 USD/Hourly. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law. 

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: recruiting@bpcs.com 

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

Flexible Spending Account 

401k program 

Competitive PTO offerings 

Parental Leave 

Opportunities for professional growth and development 

Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Benefits

Blueprint believes that healthy, supported employees do their best work. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive paid time off

Parental leave

Professional growth and development opportunities

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on role, employment status, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicant Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@bpcs.com.

Source: Blueprint Technologies careers (Greenhouse)

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