Contracts Manager (Procurement)

The posting, as Lynx Software Technologies wrote it

Job Title: Contracts Manager (Procurement)

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards–based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world’s most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are:

• MOSA.ic: LYNX MOSA.ic™ is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), it provides a flexible foundation for building secure, scalable, and certifiable edge systems.
• LYNX MOSA.ic.AI : LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI to operate predictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity.
• CoreSuite 2.0 : CoreSuite 2.0 is Lynx’s safety-critical GPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems. It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
• Services : Lynx Services is Lynx’s professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, and maintain safety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support, reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced, business-minded Procurement and Contracts Manager to own procurement and inbound contracting for a growing technology company delivering software, SaaS, and professional services, primarily in the aerospace and defense industry. This role supports the full vendor lifecycle—from selection and onboarding through negotiation, renewal, and ongoing management—for the vendors, suppliers, and service providers Lynx relies on.

The Procurement and Contracts Manager will manage the inbound vendor lifecycle—from intake and sourcing support through vendor evaluation, negotiation, execution, administration, renewal, and closeout. This role will work closely with Finance, IT, Engineering, Operations, and executive leadership, and will report to the Director of Legal Operations and act as the primary liaison between vendors and the legal team, helping the
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• Experience negotiating directly with vendors, including pricing, renewal, and termination terms.
• Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management platforms, preferably LinkSquares.
• Comfort using AI tools to improve contracting efficiency, with sound judgment about accuracy, confidentiality, and when human review is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple negotiations, renewal deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and the ability to determine when an issue should be escalated to counsel or senior management.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment with evolving processes and priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with software/SaaS and professional services procurement, particularly in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience with government contracting and the FAR/DFARS, including subcontract and supplier flow-down requirements.
• Experience with spend analysis, vendor management, or procurement and spend management tools.
• Familiarity with a variety of contracting tools, including CLM, electronic signature, and AI-assisted contract review platforms.
• Familiarity with CRM and business systems such as Salesforce.

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.