Qualcomm
Manager, Contracts
$129K–$194K
San Diego, California +2 · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California
California Non-Bay Area - Remote
Tempe, Arizona - Experience
- 10+ years of professional experience in contract management, legal, or procurement roles; minimum qualification also states 6+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience. Advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience; minimum qualifications list a bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or a related field.
About the job
Manages supplier contracts end to end, negotiating complex agreements and improving contract processes to protect business objectives and mitigate risk.
What you'll do
- Draft, negotiate, and execute complex supplier agreements with legal, sourcing, finance, and other stakeholders.
- Develop contract strategies and advise on contractual positions, risks, and trade-offs.
- Lead contract systems and process improvements to streamline contract work and reduce cycle time and costs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience; the posting also lists a bachelor’s degree as a minimum qualification.
- 10+ years of professional experience in contract management, legal, or procurement roles, focused on end-to-end contract lifecycle management; minimum qualifications separately state 6+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating procurement contracts.
- Experience supporting contracts for foundry, manufacturing, test, assembly, and component suppliers; proficiency using CLM and AI solutions/tools.
Nice to have
- Master’s or Doctorate (including Juris Doctorate) in a related field; certification in legal, contracts, or related areas.
- 8+ years of Contract Administration experience; 2+ years interacting with senior leadership; 2+ years in a leadership role (for positions with direct reports).
Pay
$129,300.00 - $193,900.00 USD base salary
Tools
CLM, AI
AI focus
Use AI solutions/tools and other technology to streamline and automate contract management, support risk assessment, and improve contract creation and maintenance.
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