Pentair
ContractsManager
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“Contracts Manager at Pentair. Skills: Contracts Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM). lead and support the end-to-end contracting process across a high-volume, global business environment.. Manage a high volume of contracts with varying complexity”
What You'll Achieve.
efficient contract execution; risk management; scalable processes
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; assess situations quickly
in office for a minimum of 3 days/week on-site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, paralegal studies, or a related field., 5-7 years of contracts management experience with meaningful in-house time with a large matrixed organization., CLM system proficiency: Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management tools like Evisort, Ironclad, or similar platforms., legal contracts experience, negotiation skills, cross-departmental collaboration skills, ability to manage multiple complex deals simultaneously in a fast-paced environment., results-oriented, sound judgment, ability to balance business considerations., Keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills., Enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks., Understand how to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines., Self-motivated and ability to complete matters without extensive supervision., Be a problem solver that assesses situations quickly., Be good at focused listening., Be able to find common ground and get cooperation with minimum disruption., Have the ability to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups., Be able to win concessions without damaging relationships., Be confident and direct as well as diplomatic., Gain trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations., Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills., Be able to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
Nice to Have
JD from an accredited law school or paralegal certificate, SaaS transactions experience, procurement experience, including vendor management, sourcing, and supplier contract negotiations., Proficiency with AI tools
What You'll Do.
lead and support the end-to-end contracting process across a high-volume
global business environment.
Manage a high volume of contracts with varying complexity
structure agreements aligned with Pentair’s risk tolerance and business objective.
a wide variety of procurement contracts
Oversee and manage the contract life cycle from the beginning until final completion and contract closeout.
Draft high-quality negotiation documents
review and interpret contract requirements
and ensure compliance with company policies
and regulatory requirements.
Administer Pentair’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system
and continuous improvement of CLM capabilities
Support implementation of legal and contracting technologies
Develop and maintain standardized templates
and contracting guidance
Contribute across the legal team
pitch in on adjacent projects—whether special transactions
or other legal operations work
Perform contractual and administrative requirements that are complex and varied in nature
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Information Security, and other stakeholders; partner with attorneys and business stakeholders; Serve as a point of contact for business stakeholders across Procurement, IT/Engineering, Finance, and Operations; cross-departmental collaboration skills
Communication Scope
excellent written and verbal communication skills; communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
Process & Methodology
manage multiple complex deals simultaneously
Full Job Description
# **Job Description:** ### ## At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. ## ## We are seeking a Contracts Manager to lead and support the end-to-end contracting process across a high-volume, global business environment. This role will partner closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Information Security, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient contract execution, strong risk management, and scalable processes. This is a highly visible role requiring a balance of hands-on contract negotiation, operational excellence, and systems leadership, including ownership of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and contracting workflows. ## ## This individual is expected to be in office for a minimum of 3 days/week on-site in Golden Valley, MN. ## ## **You will be doing:** ## _Contracting and Negotiation:_ ## * ## Manage a high volume of contracts with varying complexity and partner with attorneys and business stakeholders to structure agreements aligned with Pentair’s risk tolerance and business objective. * ## Draft, review, structure, negotiate, a wide variety of procurement contracts supporting Pentair business unit product lines, including: NDAs, supply and manufacturing agreements, MSAs, Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements, DPAs, Engagement Letters, SoWs and Order Forms; event related agreements. * ## Oversee and manage the contract life cycle from the beginning until final completion and contract closeout. Draft high-quality negotiation documents, review and interpret contract requireme
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