Contract Administrator

Company: Dero

Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Work Setting: In-Person

The Dero Sales Management team is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to prepare, review and negotiate project-based legal agreements relating to the purchase of Dero products and services to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal laws, as well as corporate policy and procedures. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and facilitate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and maintain a well-rounded understanding of our business processes to confidently represent the Dero brand while interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.

1. Conduct a full-scope risk assessment for all legal agreements relating to the purchase and installation of Dero products and services.
2. Participate in customer negotiations to ensure company can meet and comply with customer requirements while assuming minimal risk.
3. Facilitate contractual changes, amendments and resolve disputes or conflict within each agreement and communicate assumed risk to all necessary parties.
4. Coordinate with Field Sales Associates and Project Managers to ensure the project is executed in a timely manner and support with project closeout requirements and documentation.
5. Support and administer contract specific billing requirements, payment applications and other credit and collection related concerns as necessary.
6. Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Financial Management
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation
• EEO Accountability

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in contract administration or similar role responsible for analyzing risk associated with legal agreements or other requirements relating to the purchase of goods and services.
• Degree in Risk Management, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or other related fields preferred.
  

• Travel may be required but is considered minimal.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as purchase agreements, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Adobe, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.

• The ability to identify areas for process improvement and execute with proper change management.

• 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 will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (50 pounds is the max)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.

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