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Summary Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to join our Infra Innovation Ops team. The ideal candidate will serve as the central liaison for all commercial activities related to contractor agreements, ensuring seamless alignment between Facility Services (FS), Procurement, and external vendors. Key duties include coordinating the negotiation and execution of contract terms and amendments, maintaining comprehensive contract registers and documentation, and tracking obligations, milestones, deliverables, notices, and expiration dates. The role gathers and analyzes data for RFPs from FS, passes it to Procurement, and supports vendor registration, contractor onboarding, and contract close‑out processes. Additionally, the manager safeguards the organization by maintaining records that support claim avoidance and dispute resolution, thereby driving efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation across all infrastructure‑related contracts. Role and Responsibilities Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For: Align commercial terms across Facility Services, Procurement, and vendors; lead negotiations and secure approvals for contractor agreements. Collect and analyze FS input for RFPs, embed insights into package, and hand‑off to Procurement on schedule. Maintain a master contract register (including amendments, dates, and key clauses) and generate regular health reports. Coordinate drafting, review, and execution of contract modifications and amendments through the legal‑finance workflow. Track contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, notices, and expiration dates; issue alerts to stakeholders. Preserve documentation that supports claim avoidance and dispute resolution; work with Legal to address issues early. Manage contractor onboarding (qualifications, insurance, security) and lead contract close‑out activities, capturing performance metrics. Oversee vendor registration, ensure data accuracy, and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives (process enhancements, KPI dashboards, training).

Here's what you'll need: Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum # Years Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a closely related field.  A Master’s degree (MBA, M.S. in Contract Management, etc.) is preferred but not mandatory. 3 years minimum experience working in a project management role  5 + years of direct contract‑management experience, preferably in a semiconductor, high‑tech, or large‑scale infrastructure environment.  At least 2 years of experience negotiating high‑value service contracts (>$10 M). Proven track record of delivering cost‑saving or risk‑mitigation outcomes through contract negotiations.  Knowledge & Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills:  effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders. Self‑motivated and strong at motivating others: drive team momentum and ownership. Excellent organizational skills: assess situations, set priorities, and manage workload efficiently. Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities:  identify root causes and implement effective solutions. Flexible, adaptable, and team‑oriented: thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments. High level of integrity and discretion: handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly. Focused on continuous improvement: