Contract Administrator

Job Summary: This position works directly with the VP/CFO and Corporate Controller as well as various department leads across the organization to manage and review all business contracts/agreements in order to facilitate the negotiation of terms, manage contractional changes, resolve disputes, and ensure risk mitigation and compliance Duties & Responsibilities:Review, prepare, draft, and administer a wide variety of commercial agreements including but not limited to construction contracts, real estate purchase agreements, leases, nondisclosure agreements, master services agreements, software licenses, supplier agreements, event contracts, statements of work, amendments, and change ordersDemonstrate understanding of key contractual concepts and risk areas, including but not limited to limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property rights, licensing, warranty, confidentiality, information security/data privacy, audit rights and revenue recognitionIdentify potential risks in contracts and develop strategies to mitigate themEnsure that all contractual terms and conditions are clear and aligned with the company's objectivesEngage in critical issue spotting and lead resolution of issuesDevelop and maintain a contract management system for tracking and monitoring contract performanceCollaborate with outside legal counsel to resolve contract-related disputes and claimsImplement risk management processes to protect the organization's interestsMonitor and enforce compliance with contractual obligationsConduct regular contract reviews to assess performance and identify any deviationsEvaluate and process contract amendments or variationsManage archiving/electronic storage and retrieval of contracts and other important legal documentsManage/update insurance certificates for the organization including from suppliers and other business partners and ensure certificates are issued by the company that meet contractual requirements established in the corresponding contracts and agreementsPromote a culture of integrity and ethical behavior within the organizationPosition RequirementsBachelor's degree in business administration or similar; additional qualifications in law (JD or paralegal) are a plus5+ years of experience in contract management, ideally with a manufacturing organization or legal firm Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple projects with high priority statusTeam oriented and able to work across departments to accomplish tasksProficiency in contract management software and toolsCPCM designation (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) beneficial but not required