Contracts Manager

Job Summary

Crane ChemPharma & Energy Flow Solutions is a division within the Fluid Handling Business Segment of Crane Co, a US multi-national specializing in highly engineered products in niche markets. The position supports the business team in reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts to achieve business goals while minimizing risk and liability.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to review all contracts related to Customer and Supplier agreements.
• Partners with business to review, draft, and negotiate major account agreements, consulting agreements, special licensing, non-disclosure agreements, terms & conditions, amendments for customer orders, and ensure there is no/minimum risk to Crane.
• Ensure compliance with all Crane contracts policies and procedures (e.g. CP-400, CP-102 ABC, and CP-GC Series).
• Interface as needed with internal legal team and outside attorneys to resolve contracts issues.
• Participate in Crane contract risk monthly reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations applicable to US government contracts. May be required to perform duties related to government incident evaluation and reporting.
• Represent Crane for finalizing and negotiating terms and conditions of contracts with Customers, Suppliers, Distributors, and Sales Representatives.
• Prepare contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations.
• Interpret contracts and advise business managers on contractual responsibilities, obligations, and penalties if any.
• Translate complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans for business.
• Manage a contract tracking and archiving system that will ensure traceability and security of executed customer contracts and changes.
• Develop and present contracts training that will ensure understanding of key contracting topics by the customer business team.
• Execute and continuously improve processes and procedures for customer contracts management, using Crane Business System principles and tools.
• Support group and corporate compliance initiatives, both at the local site level and in close coordination with peers at other sites.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Five years of relevant experience in contracts management, contract law, or business management, with specific experience in Government Contracting clauses and Compliance.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of contract terms and risk management.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, including those administered by U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury (ITAR, EAR, OFAC).
• Proficient in conflict resolution, negotiations, time management, excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Education: Degree in Law or alternate education and contract certification.
• Certification: Preferred CCCM certification (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager) / CPCM certification (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) / CFCM certification (Certified Federal Contracts Manager) awarded by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or equivalent.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $123,000 to $160,000, along with comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

Contact Information

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.