EU remote
IT Contract Manager
About this role
Register and maintain all IT contracts in the contract management database with full metadata, financial terms and change-log. You will manage and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, licensing agreements, DPA/Data Processing Agreements, reseller and partner agreements, and change/order forms. Participate in RFP, evaluate and coordinate end-to-end contract lifecycle management Prepare and present scorings using a weighted evaluation matrix for supplier selection and awarding.
Perform TCO and cost‑benefit analyses to define negotiation targets and budget forecasts. Assess contracts for acceptable conditions regarding term, exit clauses, indexation and SLAs. Review contracts for legal, privacy and IP risks; escalate complex clauses to Legal with a documented risk assessment. You will prepare contract artefacts for internal and external audits and support GDPR/data protection and security audit requests.
Define, monitor and report supplier KPIs and SLAs; run vendor performance reviews and agree on improvement plans. Monitor alerts and workflows for key milestones (expiry, renewal, notice periods) and coordinate timely renewals or terminations. Match POs/invoices against contract terms and escalate billing discrepancies. Maintain and optimize contract tooling and integrations with the CMDB and License management. Naturally you collaborate with your colleagues and you know how to inspire others.
But most importantly, be the true you. The one and only you. With your personal strengths, view of the world and unique personality. You need the following qualifications for the position of Senior IT Contract Manager : Education: HBO/Bachelor or equivalent by experience. Preferred certifications: Contract Management, NEVI/CIPS, CPCM, IACCM or ITIL. Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT contract management or procurement.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in Dutch and English (written and spoken). Practical financial skills, with the ability to interpret financial reports, manage budgets, analyze costs, and translate financial insights into commercial and contractual decisions. Able to read and understand basic contract/legal texts; understands GDPR/privacy and commercial clauses; knows when to engage experts from Legal and Procurement.