Qualcomm
Manager, Contracts
$129K–$194K
San Diego, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- The posting states both 10+ years of professional experience in contract management, legal, or procurement roles focused on end-to-end contract lifecycle management, and a minimum of 6+ years of Contract Administration or related work experience. Relevant advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Business Law, Political Science, Communication, Business, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience is stated in the qualifications.
About the job
Manages the lifecycle of complex supplier contracts, negotiating terms and improving contract processes to support business goals and mitigate risk.
What you'll do
- Drafts, negotiates, and executes complex supplier agreements with legal, sourcing, finance, and other teams.
- Develops contract strategies and advises on contractual positions, risks, and trade-offs.
- Leads contract systems and process improvements to streamline operations and reduce cycle time.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical 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 for contract management automation.
Pay
$129,300.00 - $193,900.00 USD base salary
Tools
CLM, AI solutions / tools
AI focus
Uses AI solutions/tools to streamline and automate contract management.
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative