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Raymond James · 21 hours ago

Director, Contract Management

Saint Petersburg, Florida - United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Raymond James is a financial services firm, and they are seeking a Director of Contract Management to lead the strategy and execution of supplier contracting. This role involves overseeing contract governance, implementing best practices, and partnering with various departments to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the contract management framework, policies, and playbooks for supplier agreements

Lead a team of contract professionals responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts

Leads, assigns, and evaluates the work of others, including performance management. Further adhering to the culture of the firm, coaches and mentors subordinates, identify training needs, and recommend development programs

Serve as the escalation point for complex supplier negotiations and risk assessments, and act as the liaison between Procurement Sourcing and Legal

Oversee end-to-end contract processes: intake, drafting, negotiation, approval workflows, execution, and repository management

Ensure compliance with Raymond James’ third-party risk management program, regulatory obligations (SEC, FINRA), and internal policies

Implement and optimize CLM technology for efficiency and transparency

Partners with Legal, Risk, Compliance, clause owners, procurement team members, and other stakeholders to ensure contracts meet regulatory standards and include required clauses (such as data privacy, cybersecurity, business continuity, audit rights, etc.)

Lead negotiations for supplier agreements, particularly for high-value, strategic engagements (technology platforms, SaaS, consulting services)

Establish standard templates and fallback positions to reduce cycle time and maintain risk posture.Collaborate with Procurement Sourcing, Finance, IT, and business units to align contract terms with operational and financial goals

Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on contract processes and risk considerations

Define KPIs for contract cycle time, compliance, and vendor performance

Deliver executive reporting on contract portfolio, risk exposure, and renewal timelines

Ensures compliance with Raymond James and Procurement policies, procedures, and processes

Maintains appropriate technical and industry knowledge for Procurement

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementProcure to Pay (P2P)NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceCLM PlatformsFinancial Services ExperienceStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsChange ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Business, Law, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field; JD or MBA preferred

10+ years in contract management, vendor management, or procurement within financial services in a senior-level corporate position

Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing contract governance

Familiarity with CLM platforms and integration with ERP systems

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

Comprehensive knowledge in contract management, negotiations, contracting, supply market intelligence, supplier relationship management and Procure to Pay (P2P)

Ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory compliance and risk posture

Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive consensus among stakeholders

Ability to implement technology solutions and optimize workflows

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment