Contracts Manager

Spirax-Sarco Ltd. • Wilmington, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

When you join Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, a part of the Spirax Group, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
This role will focus on:
The Contracts Manager plays a pivotal role in business operations, overseeing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts. This includes drafting, negotiation, implementation, compliance, and performance monitoring. The role requires strong commercial acumen, legal expertise, and the ability to collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. This role does not have any direct reports, but will work closely with the WMFTS (and wider Group) legal team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Legal Studies, Contract Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing and negotiating commercial contracts (preferably B2B and in the Life Sciences Industries)
• Demonstrated experience with large corporations and global customers.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, structures, legal terminology, and negotiation strategies.
• Experience with contract management systems and workflow tools.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance risk vs. opportunity.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Legal qualifications (JD, LLB, Paralegal certification, or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Familiarity with intellectual property (IP), confidentiality, liability, and risk allocation clauses.
• Previous experience in contract administration, legal support, or related roles.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contract Preparation & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts (MSAs, distribution, supply, service, NDAs, strategic partnerships, vendor/client agreements). Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Embed and evidence adherence to Group‑mandated contracting practices, including approval thresholds, clause standards, and escalation paths.
• Contract Management: Administer and manage the entire contract lifecycle, including execution, amendments, extensions, and renewals. Maintain contract databases/systems to track key dates, deliverables, and obligations. Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standardized processes for efficiency and governance.
• Negotiation & Collaboration: Lead negotiations with major customers and suppliers, particularly in life sciences and industrial sectors. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Quality) to align commercial terms with strategic objectives. Serve as the primary point of contact for contract inquiries, escalations, and executive-level reviews.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure contracts align with company policies, regulatory frameworks, and legal standards. Identify contractual risks and proactively propose mitigation strategies. Monitor contract performance, obligations, and milestones using contract management tools/software.
• Communication & Training: Communicate contract terms and obligations clearly to internal and external stakeholders. Support internal training initiatives to enhance contract literacy across commercial teams.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts or discrepancies during the contract lifecycle.

Benefits

• Robust Retirement Plan: Benefit from a 5% employer 401K contribution, plus a 50% match on up to 3% of your contributions for added financial security, empowering your financial security.
• Comprehensive and Supportive Parental Leave: Experience our inclusive, gender-neutral parental leave policy, offering 16 weeks at 100% pay. Upon your return, enjoy a gradual transition with a unique 80% work schedule while still receiving 100% of your pay for the first 6 months, ensuring a balanced reintegration into the workplace.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and attend to life's circumstances with generous vacation and well-being day, 9 observed holidays, 1 floating holiday day, up to 15 caregiver days, and 80 hours of annual sick leave.
• Community Engagement Opportunities: Make a difference with 3 paid volunteer days each year, encouraging you to give back to the community and causes you care about.
• And Many More Benefits: Such as an offering of 3 healthcare plans with HSA contributions along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We invite you to explore all the ways we strive to create a fulfilling and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level