Contract Manager

Contract Manager
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Cleveland Research Company is an employee owned, independent research firm, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.  Founded in 2006, CRC has expanded to 15 research teams publishing research on over 150 companies.  We pride ourselves on a disciplined research process that has us regularly engaged with investors and the industries we cover. We are focused on identifying fundamental inflection points to aid in the rigorous analysis of our covered companies and industry forecasts.  Our clients (Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Branded manufacturers, and Food manufacturers,) find value from getting in front of key trends that lead to money making stock calls, and better strategic and financial decisions. If you are interested in an environment that fosters teamwork and excellence, CRC could be the place for you! 

We are looking for a Contract Manager who will bring greater structure, efficiency, and contract expertise to our processes. In this role, you will work closely with the Market Research Operations, Sales, and Compliance teams. Additionally, you will be instrumental in the new vendor management requirements under Reg S-P, which will become effective for small firms June 3, 2026.

Responsibilities include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to align with company policies
• Partner and maintain relationships with Customer and Sales, and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts
• Keep up to date with standard industry changes related to contracts
• Create or maintain a centralized system for tracking contract status and renewals
• Provide regular updates on contract progress so business teams know where contracts stand
• Establish clear processes for contract approvals
• Track key metrics (e.g., turnaround time, renewal deadlines, exceptions, common redlines) to improve performance
• Compliance point of contact for new vendor oversight requirements – manage, evaluate and track to ensure we are meeting regulatory requirements

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 plus years of work experience in a corporate contracts type of role
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task while still performing with excellence

BENEFITS: Competitive pay plus bonus potential, fully paid health insurance coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with matching, and variety of other perks. This position requires a full-time, on-site presence at our downtown Cleveland office in order to effectively work with teams.

 

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Client-provided location(s): Cleveland, OH

Job ID: 10453716

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-02T23:30:36