Partner with internal subject matter experts and legal counsel to support contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to secure favorable terms and reduce risk
Prepare, review, and analyze proposals, agreements, amendments, and addendums to ensure contracts are accurate, complete, and compliant
Manage contracts through the full lifecycle from initiation to execution and close out, ensuring documentation is maintained and obligations are tracked
Identify potential contractual risks and work with stakeholders to address liabilities, disputes, or compliance concerns
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain strong working relationships and support successful contract execution
Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Support internal governance by ensuring contract management processes are followed and addressing non-compliant requests when necessary
Communicate contract requirements, terms, and status updates to stakeholders across Sales, Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, Legal, and executive leadership
Coordinate with the Program Management Office on related systems and reporting to maintain visibility into contracts in process
Requirements
5+ years of experience working directly with contracts in a similar role, ideally within material handling, construction, engineering, or a related industry
Strong understanding of contract terminology, contract law fundamentals, and contract management best practices
Confident communicator who can navigate discussions with a variety of stakeholders, from project teams to legal counsel
Strong negotiation and relationship building skills and know how to balance protecting the business while maintaining productive internal and external relationships
Highly organized and able to manage multiple agreements/contracts at once while keeping priorities and deadlines on track
Bachelor's degree in business administration, contract management, business law, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a collaborative, customer focused approach
Comfortable working in Microsoft Office and can quickly adapt to new systems and tools that support contract management processes
Detail oriented, proactive, and motivated by building structure and clarity in complex environments
Benefits
We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment
We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
We do community outreach projects throughout the year