Senior Contracts Manager

About the Role

The Senior Contracts Manager at Supabase plays a critical role in managing vendor relationships and procurement processes, ensuring that all agreements align with the company’s objectives and legal requirements. This position is essential for streamlining the contracting process, allowing the wider organization to operate more efficiently and effectively. In the first few months, you will immerse yourself in Supabase’s vendor landscape, gaining a deep understanding of existing contracts and workflows, while also establishing relationships with key stakeholders across various departments such as FinOps, IT, and Security. The role offers a unique opportunity to leverage advanced tools like Claude and Ironclad to enhance procurement speed and accuracy, while also shaping the future of vendor contracting as Supabase continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of vendor contracts, which includes reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements such as MSAs, order forms, SOWs, and NDAs.
• As the main point of contact for vendor contracting, you will handle inquiries from various departments, guiding them from initial intake through to final signatures, renewals, and any necessary amendments.
• Your expertise will be vital in independently applying and building out the company’s playbook and risk framework, while escalating complex issues to the Assistant General Counsel when necessary.
• Negotiation of data and privacy terms will be a key aspect of your role, ensuring compliance with security standards and effectively managing cross-border data transfers.
• You will take the initiative to build and maintain a comprehensive vendor playbook in Claude, enabling the team to operate from a unified set of guidelines for low-risk agreements.
• In collaboration with FinOps, you will design and improve the workflows for intake, triage, and approval processes, optimizing the procurement workflow in Ironclad.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in negotiating procurement, vendor, or technology transactions, preferably in a SaaS or technology environment.
• Deep familiarity with SaaS, cloud, and software licensing terms is essential to effectively navigate vendor agreements.
• Proven track record of independent negotiation directly with vendors and their legal representatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess contract risks and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work collaboratively across different teams and departments.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in a dynamic and innovative environment that is at the forefront of technology and procurement practices.
• Enhanced negotiation skills through hands-on experience with a variety of vendor agreements, which will be invaluable for your career growth.
• The opportunity to develop leadership skills as you take ownership of the contracting process and mentor other team members.
• Exposure to advanced legal technologies, such as AI tools, which will further enhance your effectiveness and efficiency in contract management.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please Apply here.