Contract Manager III

BOK Financial is committed to fostering long-term client relationships by attracting top talent. The company emphasizes innovation, growth, and teamwork, providing a dynamic environment for employees to excel. At BOK Financial, we believe in the power of being one team. Success is achieved through a dedication to high standards, a passion for excellence, and a collaborative spirit that unites us in our mission.

The Contract Manager III is primarily responsible for creating, drafting, negotiating, managing, and executing highly complex contracts with third parties. The Contract Manager III supports the strategic direction and operational goals to assigned business units when making commercial commitments for the bank. The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of a contract across the organization, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation and value realization.

We celebrate each other's wins, big and small. We respect, honor and praise one another for a job well done. We are transparent. We are involved, committed, and collaborative. Simply put: We Achieve More Together.

• You'll draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including MSA's, NDA's SOW's, SaaS agreements and service contracts.
• You'll ensure contract terms reflect business needs, legal requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• You'll establish contract negotiation & sourcing strategies and foster a competitive negotiation environment.
• You'll ensure the contract is reviewed, approved and signed in accordance with the bank's contract administration procedures.
• You'll serve as a liaison between the business unit and legal to ensure all contracts are reviewed by an attorney, where necessary, and contain approved contract language.
• You'll maintain contract repository and ensure accurate tracking of obligations, expirations and performance metrics.
• You'll continue the development of contract templates, sourcing playbooks and negotiation guidelines.

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field of study and 8-10 years' of work related experience, or 15+ years of experience in contract/procurement/vendor relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Highly competent in all abilities below:
  • Contract Pricing
  • Contract Terms & Conditions
  • Contract Warranties
  • Contract Service Level Agreements
  • Contract Financials
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Internal Relations Management
• Highly proficient contract drafting skills.
• Thorough knowledge of complex contract terms and conditions; financials; and pricing models.
• Extensive experience planning, strategizing & negotiating technical & non-technical contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including both oral and written in order to concisely and effectively communicate with senior BOKF management and third party executive management.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Creative and analytical skills.
• Good management skills.
• Disciplined to document and administer detail oriented contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of vendor management, contracts, and purchasing terminology and best practices. Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other automated software systems.
• Strong ability to create a positive and professional business relationship with internal and external clients.