Senior Contracts Manager - Indirect Sourcing

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Senior Contracts Manager - Indirect SourcingFull-timeCompany DescriptionSavant Systems, Inc., is a true powerhouse delivering unmatched intelligent lighting and smart home solutions. Together, Savant and GE Lighting, a Savant company, offer a deep and diverse portfolio of bold and easy-to-use innovations across the retail and professional channels that are engineered for every home.GE Lighting, a Savant company, has been at the forefront of every major lighting innovation, from the first light bulb to industry-first LED and smart solutions along with the world’s first voice-embedded lighting product. Today it leads the North American retail lighting market as the most trusted, recommended and likely to purchase brand.Savant, a recognized leader in home control and automation, is one of the fastest-growing smart home companies in the luxury and mid-markets.  Its powerful Pro technology brings climate, lighting, entertainment, security and energy together in a single, award winning application interface for homeowners.GE Lighting, a Savant company brings over 100 years of experience in lighting to its Cync brand of smart home products.  We’re redefining how a smart home should work by making our user experience simple, intuitive, and fun.We’re able to leverage Savant’s best-in-class professional home automation platform to bring features and functionality to DIYers that raise the bar for the entire smart home ecosystem.  We’ve expanded beyond lighting solutions, launching multiple camera, climate, and outdoor products in just the last year alone.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Senior Contracts Manager is responsible for leading enterprise-wide supplier contracting and sourcing activities, driving value generation, and establishing strategic relationships across key business functions. This role ensures effective supplier engagement, risk mitigation, and contract governance while supporting operational and revenue-generating initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesContracting & NegotiationNegotiate and execute a wide range of supplier agreements, including:Master Service Agreements (MSAs)Statements of Work (SOWs)NDAs, order forms, and media authorizationsServe as an authorized signatory for supplier contracts (100+ annually)Ensure agreements are clearly structured, aligned to business needs, and appropriately risk-managedPartner with Legal and sourcing to support contract review, supplier transitions, and terminationsStrategic Sourcing & Supplier ManagementLead sourcing initiatives across key indirect spend categories, including:Distribution, warehousing, and logisticsMarketing and sales servicesProfessional services (BPO, engineering, legal, tax, HR)Labor servicesFacilities, utilities, and maintenanceProperty, leases, insurance, and capital equipmentIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers aligned with business strategy and growth initiativesBuild and maintain strong vendor relationships to drive performance and valueOperational & Financial OversightReview and approve purchase requisitions (~400 annually)Manage supplier payment terms, invoice verification, and issue resolutionSupport anti-fraud controls, including bank change verification processesOversee supplier collections and dispute resolutionProperty, Equipment & Asset ManagementNegotiate and manage property leases and landlord relationshipsSupport real estate strategy and new site identificationLead negotiations for capital equipment purchases and long-term leasesManage sales or disposition of excess equipmentRisk Management & ComplianceProtect company brand by ensuring ethical, compliant supplier practicesEvaluate supplier risks and ensure alignment with organizational standardsManage financial document sharing associated with supplier engagementsInsurance & Cost OptimizationLead enterprise insurance programs (>$2M annual spend), including:General liabilityProperty and workers...