Contract Manager

As a member of the Contract Management Organization (within the Global Technology & Commercial Legal Services Team), this individual will provide high-quality support to Western Digital’s Strategic Sourcing Organization, including project management of commercial legal matters, negotiation of commercial agreements, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.  This full-time position requires presence onsite at Western Digital’s offices in San Jose, CA; Irvine, CA; Rochester, MN; or Colorado Springs, CO.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDrafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, professional services agreements, purchase agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, statements of works, amendments, and other business/legal documents.Identifying and advising internal clients on risks associated with each transaction and proposing practical/strategic risk mitigation strategies in connection with commercial transactions.Working closely with commercial attorneys within the Contract Management Organization.Supporting various aspects of the contract management process, including use and management of Western Digital’s internal contracts management tool/application. Providing ad hoc project management, general administrative, and operational support to the Contract Management Organization.Utilizing/configuring technology tools, such as Smartsheets or other tracking and work management software applications.Working on special projects, as needed.