Contracts Negotiator

This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description
HPE Operations
is our innovative IT services organization. It provides the expertise to advise, integrate, and accelerate our customers' outcomes from their digital transformation. Our teams collaborate to transform insight into innovation. In today's fast paced, hybrid IT world, being at business speed means overcoming IT complexity to match the speed of actions to the speed of opportunities. Deploy the right technology to respond quickly to market possibilities. Join us and redefine what's next for you.

Job Title:
Contracts Manager – Global Logistics

Experience Level:
10-14 years

Education:
Law Degree (LL.B./J.D. or equivalent)

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Contracts Manager
to support logistics and third-party logistics (3PL) contracting activities across the Americas region. The ideal candidate will have expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts for
Air, Ocean, Surface, Parcel, and Warehousing
services. Additionally, the candidate should possess a strong understanding of
contract lifecycle management (CLM) transformation
, leveraging technology and process improvements to enhance contract efficiency and governance.

Key Responsibilities
What you will do:

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate logistics and 3PL contracts, including GLAs, Appendices, SOWs, Amendments, and Standalone Agreements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., procurement, supply chain, finance, compliance, and legal teams) to align contractual terms with business objectives.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in logistics contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Supplier Engagement: Lead contract negotiations with logistics service providers, ensuring optimal commercial and operational outcomes.
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM): Support and enhance contract management processes, including automation, digitization, and the use of CLM tools for improved efficiency and visibility.
• Regulatory Compliance & Audit: Ensure contracts adhere to regional and international regulations governing logistics and supply chain operations. Support internal and external audits
• Dispute Resolution & Governance: Manage contract-related disputes, terminations, and renewals while ensuring alignment with dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements and best practices in contract management, leveraging AI-driven contract analytics where applicable.

What You Need To Bring
Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Law degree (LL.B./J.D. or equivalent) with 10-14 years of experience in contract management, preferably in logistics and supply chain.
• Proven experience in logistics/3PL contracting across different transportation and warehousing modes.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management transformation, including automation, digital tools, and AI-driven contract analytics.
• Experience working with contract management tools and digital contracting platforms.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting Americas and EMEA Region logistics/transportation contracts.
• Knowledge of procurement, supply chain operations, and regulatory frameworks related to logistics.
• Familiarity with global contracting principles, international trade laws, and compliance requirements.
• If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for contracts management and logistics, and you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our team

Additional Skills
Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Conflict Resolution, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Law, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Legal Support, Long Term Planning {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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