Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Sr Manager, Contract Management

Management Level

Sr Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $117,300.00 - $195,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Senior Manager, Technology Vendor Management

The Senior Manager, Contracts is responsible for leading a team of contract analysts. The team manages a high volume of hardware and software purchases for Cox Automotive a $9B provider of software to the Automotive industry. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to negotiate favorable terms and conditions with key technology vendors, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

About the Opportunity

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses cars using our vast array of automotive solutions (Autotrader, KBB, Manheim, Dealer.com, VinSolutions, vAuto, xTime, DealerTrack, and more). Our success is unleashing our business, and we are expanding our technology vendor management capability to successfully govern and manage our technology strategy and spend.

Who You Are

An experienced leader who can effectively lead and manage a high-volume back office hardware and software purchasing function. This includes direct team leadership and continued improvement in the team’s efficiency and effectiveness.  Demonstrated familiarity with internal back-office operations including with relevant finance, accounting, purchasing and budgeting, concepts.

What You’ll Do

Oversee the full contract lifecycle for major technology vendor agreementsFacilitate successful contract renewals, amendments, and terminationsCollaborate with business stakeholders, legal, procurement, and finance teamsStandardize contracting processes and templatesDevelop and implement effective and efficient policies, procedures, and training to ensure consistency and compliance in vendor managementStay up to date on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in enterprise technology procurementMentor and develop a team of contract specialists and analysts

You have:

5+ years of experience successfully contributing in a software product development environment. Interest and expertise in interpreting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.Strong understanding of software licensing models, cloud computing, and managed services.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Proficient in data analysis, budgeting, and financial modeling.Ability to lead collaboratively across multiple teams and functions consistently driving results.Experience leading and developing high-performing teamsExperience driving high-impact projects spanning multiple teams and numerous stakeholders

What’s In It For You  

Here’s a sneak peek of the benefits at your disposal as a Cox employee:​ 

A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans. ​ Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules. ​ Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families. ​ Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match. ​ Mental health support, including counseling and access to virtual wellness resources such as CALM. Access to Care.com, with up to 10 days of subsidized care for children, seniors and pets. 

Check out all our benefits. ​ 

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.