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InstacartSenior Contracts Procurement Manager
Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and household goods service connecting consumers with retail options while providing flexible earning pathways for personal shoppers. The company follows…
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Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and household goods service connecting consumers with retail options while providing flexible earning pathways for personal shoppers. The company follows a Flex First model, permitting staff to work remotely from home, co-working spaces, or other preferred locations while participating in periodic in-person gatherings. Instacart is currently hiring a full-time Senior Contracts Procurement Manager to head the contract management division and build supplier relationships. Operating…
Job Description
Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and household goods service connecting consumers with retail options while providing flexible earning pathways for personal shoppers. The company follows a Flex First model, permitting staff to work remotely from home, co-working spaces, or other preferred locations while participating in periodic in-person gatherings.
Instacart is currently hiring a full-time Senior Contracts Procurement Manager to head the contract management division and build supplier relationships. Operating under the Head of Procurement, this professional balances commercial speed with strict compliance to support the enterprise's scalable expansion. Responsibilities include directing high-value negotiations, enforcing procurement policies alongside Finance and Legal, and tracking key performance indicators such as contract cycle times.
This opportunity suits an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in managing complex, multi-year commercial agreements with global suppliers. Candidates will need executive presence, strong change-management skills, and familiarity with specific contract lifecycle management tools. The position offers location-dependent base salary ranges across the United States, along with equity grants and comprehensive employee benefits.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enforce procurement contract policies, templates, and playbooks in coordination with Legal, Finance, and Third Party Review teams
- Monitor and report on performance metrics including contract cycle time and compliance rates to stakeholders
- Manage the full contract lifecycle for strategic and complex agreements to secure optimal business terms
- Translate internal stakeholder business requirements into enforceable contract language while maintaining supplier relationships
- Establish pre-approved clause libraries with Legal to reduce redline cycles and route escalated exceptions appropriately
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management or procurement
- Demonstrated history of closing complex, multi-year agreements with global Tier-1 vendors
- Extensive experience integrating data privacy and information security terms into commercial contracts
- Prior experience working in-house alongside General Counsel and CISO teams
- Expert negotiation skills with the ability to articulate contractual ROI to executive leadership
- Familiarity with Zip procurement software and Ironclad contract lifecycle management platforms
- Executive presence supported by strong communication, influence, and change-management abilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline
- Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred
- Background working in a high-growth technology, marketplace, e-commerce, or SaaS environment
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Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation varying by permanent work location
- New hire equity grant and annual refresh grants
- Comprehensive employee benefits offerings
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, this role is remote. Instacart operates under a Flex First policy that allows employees to choose their workspace while staying connected through regular in-person events.
What is the salary range for this role?
Base pay varies by location in the US: $183,000 to $193,000 in CA, NY, CT, and NJ; $176,000 to $185,500 in WA; $167,000 to $176,500 in OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, and HI; and $152,000 to $160,500 in all other states.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of procurement or contract management experience, a track record of closing complex deals with global Tier-1 suppliers, and experience integrating data privacy and security terms into commercial agreements. A bachelor's degree is required, and a JD is strongly preferred.
What additional compensation is provided beyond base pay?
The position is eligible for a new hire equity grant, annual equity refresh grants, and comprehensive benefit offerings.
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