The PMBOK Guide is referencing that many organizations use a different team (with a different manager) to handle contract management, specifically contract negotiations. Its not always 100% separate, especially in small businesses, but it is generally a good idea for a contract expert to handle contract matters and let the project manager focus on doing their job managing the project.
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