SUMMARY Our growing business in Columbia, MD is in search of a Contract Specialist to ensure the integrity and compliance of our sales contracts with risk management policies. This role will work closely with sales teams, business unit leaders, and corporate counsel to facilitate contract formation, monitor compliance, and mitigate risk.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of contract law, sales processes, and attention to detail to support business objectives effectively.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Ensure all sales contracts comply with internal policies and risk management guidelines.
- Work closely with sales teams and business unit leaders to support the contract formation process.
- Monitor sales databases for compliance with contract policies and ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Identify potential risks in contracts and collaborate with general counsel, as needed.
- Assist in developing and refining contract management procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Provide sound business recommendations under pressure while balancing risk and business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Degree in business administration, marketing, paralegal studies or a similar field.
- Comprehensive exposure to and sound understanding of purchasing and sales processes.
- Comprehensive exposure to and sound understanding of basic contract law.
- Experience with Microsoft GP or similar programs is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to make sound business decisions under pressure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
DECLARATION Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the President or Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.