Contract Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate routine template agreements using established negotiation playbooks and escalation parameters, with mentorship and guidance to support the development of broader negotiation capabilities as business needs permit.
• Administer and process distributor agreement portfolio using Conga contract management system platform, ensuring accuracy, compliance with corporate contracting policies, timely follow-up and completeness.
• Perform routine due diligence inquiries using third-party risk management tools and adherence to established Corporate Legal guidelines.
• Manage annual system for Award Management (SAM) renewal activities and maintain active registration.
• Review and research government bids and contract awards to ensure compliance with corporate contract policies and applicable regulations.
• Prepare NDA’s and similar legal agreements using corporate templates.
• Maintain and organize a centralized repository of contracts and agreements.
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding contract terms, status, and documentation.
• Support Contract Manager with projects, audits and compliance reviews as needed.

Qualifications

• General understanding of legal agreement structures, basic drafting practices and able to support contract negotiations for routine commercial agreements in accordance with established guidelines and playbook policies.
• Proven experience in contract management or a similar role processing legal agreements, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Conga or similar contract lifecycle management tools.
• High proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel and MS Word, including spreadsheet and document formatting, comparing and editing.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, follow-up and research skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, monitor progress and meet deadlines.