Contract Manager
SOBRE NOSOTROS
Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.
LO QUE HARÁS
As the Contract Manager at Thompson Machinery, reporting to the Director of Risk Management, you will develop and continuously improve a consistent process for drafting, reviewing, approving, executing, storing, and renewing contracts across the organization. Managing both vendor and customer agreements through the full contract lifecycle. Support Risk Management Function with Certificate of Insurance (COI) review as part of contractual risk management and vendor controls. Maintain an accurate entity structure and corporate record documentation process. This role requires strong
attention to detail, sound business judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with leaders and cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders) to ensure contracts are clear, compliant, and aligned with business goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES
- Design, document, and implement a contract management process (CLM workflow), including intake, drafting/redlining, approval routing, execution, storage, renewal tracking, and closeout.
- Manage vendor and customer contracts through the full lifecycle (approximately 70% vendor / 30% customer), ensuring key terms (scope, pricing, payment, warranties, indemnity, limitations of liability, termination, and dispute resolution) are reviewed, negotiated as needed, and captured accurately.
- Primary emphasis is on vendor contracting, including supplier/subcontractor terms, flow-down requirements, risk allocation, and compliance with internal vendor onboarding and insurance standards.
- Assist with insurance-related contract requirements, including review of insurance provisions and COIs for vendors, subcontractors, and partners while coordinating questions and exceptions with internal stakeholders and the insurance broker as applicable.
- Track and maintain all entity structure and corporate record documents (e.g., entity charts, formation/registration documents, governance records, amendments, and key corporate filings) in an organized, auditable repository.
- Develop templates, clause library guidance, and training materials to support internal stakeholders; provide day-to-day support on contract intake and process adherence.
- Maintain contract and entity-document trackers (status, key dates, renewals, obligations, and exceptions) and produce periodic reporting to support planning, compliance, and risk management.
LO QUE ESPERAMOS DE USTED
Cada uno de nosotros tiene una formación distinta, pero todos utilizamos nuestra contribución única para ofrecer un servicio de la máxima calidad.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in contract administration/contract management, legal operations, procurement, or a related role (experience supporting construction, service, or equipment-related contracts is a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to build and improve a repeatable contract lifecycle process, including intake forms, approval matrices, templates, and recordkeeping.
- Strong contract review and redlining skills; comfort working from customer/vendor paper and explaining risks and options to non-legal stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of insurance/COI requirements and common contractual insurance language; experience coordinating with brokers or risk/finance partners.
- Experience maintaining corporate records and entity documentation, with strong organizational skills and high attention to confidentiality and data accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and comfort learning contract repository/CLM or workflow tools.
QUÉ HAY PARA TI
En Thompson Machinery, creemos que las grandes prestaciones son algo más que ventajas: son esenciales para el bienestar y el éxito de los empleados. Hemos diseñado un paquete de beneficios que va más allá de lo ordinario, garantizando que los miembros de nuestro equipo prosperen tanto personal como profesionalmente. A continuación le ofrecemos un resumen de nuestras ventajas, incluidas algunas que nos diferencian de nuestros competidores.
THE BASICS
- Diversas opciones de planes médicos, incluida una opción gratuita
- Seguro dental y de visión
- Seguro de invalidez a corto y largo plazo a cargo de la empresa
- Seguro de vida básico a cargo de la empresa
- 401k de contrapartida
- Participación en beneficios
- 8 días festivos pagados al año
- Inicialmente, hasta 15 días de tiempo libre retribuido al año, que aumentarán tras cinco años de servicio.
- Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (PAE)
WHAT SETS US APART
- Salario competitivo
- Exposición a formación y desarrollo CAT de categoría mundial
- Reembolso de matrícula
- Asistencia en la compra de herramientas para adquirir herramientas de alta calidad con grandes descuentos
- Estipendio anual para la compra de botas de trabajo
- Programa de incentivos de la empresa
- Vacaciones de veterano pagadas anualmente a todos los miembros del servicio
- Programas de formación y desarrollo
- Uniformes de trabajo y servicios profesionales de limpieza
- Programas de bienestar financiero
Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Listing is current as of May 08, 2026 07:45 AM