Contracts and Procurement Specialist

About OpenSesame 

While it appears to most people that we just sell training courses (over 40,000 of them), what we really offer is the opportunity for companies to upgrade the skills of each of their employees. In fact, we have strategic partnerships with 150+ Global2000 companies who rely on our training programs to develop the world’s most productive and admired workforces.

About the Team

At OpenSesame, the Legal Team is a strategic partner embedded across the organization, driving growth, ensuring compliance, and managing risk. We handle everything from complex commercial contracts and IP protection to global regulatory adherence and dispute resolution. By pairing legal expertise with business insight, we empower teams to make informed decisions, overcome obstacles, and capitalize on opportunities.

You are a detail-oriented, business-savvy Contracts and Procurement Specialist who will lead vendor negotiations, manage contract lifecycle processes, and support legal operations initiatives. You will bring your excellent project management and organizational skills and proactive, solution-oriented mindset to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. 

Performance Objectives

First 30 Days - Establish Core Capabilities:

• Achieve a full understanding of the company’s current legal, procurement, and contract management processes.
• Familiarize yourself with the company’s templates and contracting playbooks.
• Become proficient in using the legal team’s CLM
• Build foundational relationships with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Sales, and IT.

60 Days - Deliver Early Wins- Deliver Early Wins:

• Take ownership of NDA and standard vendor contract reviews and negotiations within the parameters of the contracts playbook.
• Develop and maintain a procurement lifecycle management process that leverages the company’s CLM tool
• Recommend improvements to current templates, processes, workflows, and playbooks.
• Identify opportunities for process automations and standardizations that incorporate the CLM and AI workflows

90 Days - Operate as a Fully Embedded Contributor: 

• Independently manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle in the CLM.
• Generate operational reports for legal leadership related to efficiency and legal task tracking to support Legal leadership. 
• Own vendor compliance as related to applicable privacy and AI-related laws and regulations
• Deliver insights and analysis on contractual clauses and obligations through targeted reporting.

Location: This position can be based anywhere in the US. We operate as a remote-first company, and invest in mandatory all-company meetings several times a year in addition to required team travel as necessary.

Performance Driven: We're looking for self-starters with a track record of delivering excellent results, but we're highly selective about who we hire. We don't focus on typical job requirements, instead, we're interested in specific examples from your past experiences. All positions can be based anywhere in the US, and require up to 15 days of travel per year, with senior management and leadership teams requiring up to 35 days.

Compensation: The pay for this position depends on experience and generally ranges between $85,000 - $100,000 annually. At OpenSesame, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees upon hire, including professional development, ISOs, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. For more information on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, click here.

Pay Transparency: At OpenSesame, we prioritize pay transparency, fairness, and equity to create a positive and inclusive work environment, regularly reviewing our compensation practices to align with our values and goals. We provide competitive and fair compensation to our employees based on their skills, experience, and performance.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.