Contract Manager

As a member of the Contract Management Organization (within the Global Technology & Commercial Legal Services Team), this individual will provide high-quality support to Western Digital’s Strategic Sourcing Organization, including project management of commercial legal matters, negotiation of commercial agreements, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.  This full-time position requires presence onsite at Western Digital’s offices in San Jose, CA; Irvine, CA; Rochester, MN; or Colorado Springs, CO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, professional services agreements, purchase agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, statements of works, amendments, and other business/legal documents.
• Identifying and advising internal clients on risks associated with each transaction and proposing practical/strategic risk mitigation strategies in connection with commercial transactions.
• Working closely with commercial attorneys within the Contract Management Organization.
• Supporting various aspects of the contract management process, including use and management of Western Digital’s internal contracts management tool/application. 
• Providing ad hoc project management, general administrative, and operational support to the Contract Management Organization.
• Utilizing/configuring technology tools, such as Smartsheets or other tracking and work management software applications.
• Working on special projects, as needed.