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First Horizon Bank · 1 day ago

Procurement Contract Manager

Lafayette, LA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

First Horizon Bank is a leading regional financial services company dedicated to helping clients unlock their full potential. The Procurement Contract Manager oversees the lifecycle of supplier and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with business needs, while enhancing vendor relationships and supporting operational excellence.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate procurement contracts (such as but not limited to: MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, Order Forms, etc.)

Responsibility for ensuring Banks contracts comply with internal policies/standards, legal requirements, and regulatory obligations

Partner with sourcing managers, business owners, and suppliers to support strategic sourcing initiatives

Act as the primary point of contact for internal contract-related questions and requests contracts or contractual data

Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance and appropriate risk allocation

Recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance Banks’ contracting processes

Manage contract repository and ensure accurate documentation of all agreements

Tracking key Contract dates and statuses (renewals, expirations, deliverables)

Proactively managing renewals and non-renewals (initiate and execute as needed.)

Assist in the Quality Control process to maintain data integrity and enhance metadata

Qualification

Procurement contract managementContract draftingCLM systems familiarityNegotiationStrategic sourcingVendor managementAnalytical skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

5+ years in procurement contract management, strategic sourcing, or vendor management, preferably in a banking or financial industry

Strong knowledge of procurement processes and contract governance

Deep understanding of contract drafting, negotiation and administration, along with exceptional business insight and analytical skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Strong organizational and planning skills as well as an exceptional attention to detail

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with CLM systems and procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Oracle)

Very strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally

Interact effectively across departments and thrive in a team-oriented environment

Preferred

Juris Doctor (JD) is preferred but not mandatory

Benefits

Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

Company

First Horizon Bank

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First Horizon Bank provides personal, business, and corporate banking, and private client services, to families and businesses.

Founded in 1864

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.firsthorizon.com/pmc

H1B Sponsorship

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