Technology Procurement Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete customer contracting process, which includes drafting, redlining, and negotiating customer agreements (MSAs, SOWs, order forms, amendments) from initial terms to execution.

• Utilize direct negotiation authority on contract terms, balancing commercial objectives with legal and operational risks.

• Oversee and respond to vendor onboarding requirements issued by customers, such as security questionnaires, due diligence requests, and vendor risk assessments, representing Evolver as a vendor to its clients.

• Negotiate and manage NDAs for prospective customer relationships.

• Assist in the end-to-end process of customer RFP and RFI activities, which includes coordination with deal teams, drafting responses, and delivering submissions.

• Govern customer contracts to ensure that necessary approvals are obtained prior to execution.

• Act as a central point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Sales, Product, Engineering, Delivery) regarding contract and commercial issues.

• Provide insights to product and engineering teams on Evolver's internally developed commercial operations tools (CRM, contract tracker, RFP tool), ensuring they reflect real-world contracting and deal desk requirements.

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of contract status, terms, and obligations within Evolver's contract tracking systems.

• Collaborate with the Chief Procurement and Commercial Operations Officer (CPCOO) to prioritize contracting workstreams based on business impact and customer needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10 - 15 years of experience in commercial operations, contract management, deal desk, procurement, or legal roles, with substantial exposure to customer contracting and negotiation.

• Proven experience in negotiating and redlining commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, order forms).

• Experience in supporting or leading vendor onboarding processes, including responding to customer due diligence and security questionnaires.

• Established track record in supporting RFP/RFI processes, including proposal coordination and submission or managing RFPs from a procurement perspective.

• Comfortable working in ambiguous, high-growth, or rapidly changing environments.

• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Strong contractual and negotiation judgment, with the ability to balance commercial objectives and risks in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment.

• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple contracts and deal processes simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively collaborating across both technical and non-technical teams.

• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor with significant autonomy.

• Technology-forward mindset with a readiness to collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to influence internal tools.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for team meetings and customer engagements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Tailored to your experience and skill set.

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Fully remote working model for work-life balance.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles.

• Innovative Culture: Work on transformative technologies and make an impact in the AI space.