Commercial Contracts Manager

About Kinaxis Elevate your career journey by embracing a new challenge with Kinaxis. We are experts in tech, but it’s really our people who give us passion to always seek ways to do things better. As such, we’re serious about your career growth and professional development, because People matter at Kinaxis. In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, with a brand-new HQ based in Kanata North in Ottawa. As one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today. At Kinaxis, we power the world’s supply chains to help preserve the planet’s resources and enrich the human experience. As a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, we enable supply chain excellence for all industries, with more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries. We are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers. Location Hybrid if based in Ottawa and Toronto. Other locations in Canada - remote About the team The Commercial Contracts Manager will have primary responsibility for the Kinaxis Commercial Legal team in supporting and leading contracting activities between Kinaxis and its vendors, partners, and customers. These contracting activities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, administering, updating, and working with a variety of contracts and other legal documents, primarily relating to procurement of goods and services for Kinaxis. This role independently handles diverse contracting matters, using strong judgement to keep negotiations and workflows moving efficiently while aligning with Commercial Legal standards. An exceptional communicator and collaborator, with a keen eye for detail, the Commercial Contracts Manager will also engage with internal stakeholders across the Legal and Purchasing organizations and other teams within Kinaxis to ensure that contract templates, processes, workflows, and tools are leveraged for maximum efficiency, productivity, and impact. This includes contributing to improvements that enhance the overall effectiveness and clarity of contracting practices. Additionally, the Commercial Contracts Manager will have the opportunity to work with our Legal Operations team to help craft and refine best practices for contract management workflows that drive employee self-service and enhance the overall experience of working with the Commercial Legal team for Kinaxis. Vacancy Status This is an existing job vacancy What you will do Prepare, draft and negotiate routine contracts, with a particular emphasis on NDAs, vendor/supplier agreements, software subscription agreements, order forms, and contractor agreements, escalating within the Commercial Legal team, when necessary, while navigating moderately complex or non-standard terms as appropriate. Work with our Purchasing and Legal Operations team to manage all aspects of the contract lifecycle from end to end, ensuring each stage runs smoothly and aligns with Commercial legal’s standard. Develop and refine contract playbooks to help streamline contract negotiation and execution, including identifying opportunities to improve guidance and usability. Manage a library of templates for use by Commercial Legal team members and other internal stakeholders, ensuring templates are regularly updated and consistent with Kinaxis standards. Work with our Legal Operations team to review, improve and refine existing workflows and processes related to contracts management within the Commercial Legal team and its internal clients. Act as the Commercial Legal representative on all contractually related aspects of the Kinaxis vendor management process for new and existing suppliers, helping resolve various issues and advising on relevant contract requirements. Deliver training and communicate to internal Kinaxis stakeholders on changes to processes, workflows, and tools, ensuring effective communication, change management, and adoption. Support and lead other projects and initiatives within the Commercial legal team as required. What we are looking for A Paralegal or Law Clerk degree, or equivalent professional experience in contract management, preferably in a global, technology focused environment. 5+ years of experience in contract management in-house or at a law firm, with a focus on reviewing, drafting and negotiating vendor/supplier contracts for software purchases and other direct support of high volume internal clients like Sales, Product and Partner teams, including experience independently resolving moderately complex or non-standard terms. Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools and digital contract execution, deep experience with Ironclad, DocuSign and ServiceNow experience will be a particular asset. Exceptional communication and customer service skills; demonstrated experience working directly with external clients using a solution-oriented approach. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and time management skills. Highly adaptable and flexible; the ability to exercise independent judgment to pivot attention to tasks based on updated prioritization and business needs. Proactive; a strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment working independently with minimal supervision, and able to take ownership of functional responsibilities or workstreams when required. Mandatory #’s: Mid-Senior level - #Intermediate, #Senior; Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Yamaha, P&G, Honda, and more. Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact. People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team: Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month) Flexible work options Physical and mental well-being programs Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes Mentorship programs and training and career development Recognition programs and referral rewards Hackathons Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact information is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses. Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description, to identify candidates whose education, experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.