Contract Manager

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Contract Manager to join our procurement team. This full-time, onsite role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality service to our stakeholder community and ensuring the efficient development, execution, and maintenance of contracts across the organization. The Contract Manager will serve as a key liaison between Procurement, stakeholders, suppliers, the Office of General Counsel, and shared service support for a subsidiary.

Key Responsibilities

• Through strong relationships with stakeholders, draft contract documents and manage workflow
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote excellence in procurement practices
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and ensure continuity of service
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive contract template library
• Partner with the Office of General Counsel and Risk Management to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
• Educate staff and monitor adherence to procurement policies
• Support procurement operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement experience handling contracts
• Proven expertise in managing commercial contracts and legal agreements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP systems experience is a plus
• Strong multitasking and goal-achievement capabilities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, educate, and collaborate
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Demonstrated integrity as all staff are role models for MHS students
• Enthusiasm for engaging with students and contributing to the school's mission