Contract Administrator
Our client is the recognized world leader in supplying pumps, valves, seals automation and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical and other industries.
Position: Contract Administrator
Division: Flow Control Division
Nature and Scope:
This position requires an understanding of contract management and overall risk assessment. The individual is expected to be the lead to drive the contract management process within the operational unit as it affects the proposal process, contract acceptance, and warranty and other contract liability issues. The position will also be involved in negotiations on terms and conditions and other issues involving contract management and must be able to deal with risk models while minimizing and agreeing to acceptable risk profiles.
This individual should have experience with various types of contractual agreements including sale of goods and services. They should have a working knowledge and experience with the Uniform Commercial Code or if not in the U.S., then familiarity with the commercial practices internationally.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communications skills are required. A working knowledge of export regulations is desirable.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Reviews and marks up proposal terms and conditions from the customer to assure adherence to company’s standard terms and conditions or to appropriate risk levels
- Drive to utilize company’s standard worldwide terms and conditions of sale where possible
- Develops standard supplier initiatives regarding liquidated damages, risk push downs, retention, drawing submittal contractual practices
- Works with the units to develop contract positions regarding warranty and other liability claims involving contractual strategies
- Responsible for completing the contractual risk section of the sales approval process and assure that there is compliance with the policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Business or Engineering
- Masters Degree preferred
- PC skills and experience with Microsoft Office
If you meet the above criteria, please email your detailed resume in MS Word format to:
(All applications will be treated in strict confidence. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.)