Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Contract Specialist you will work closely with the General Counsel to oversee the company’s contractual relationships. You will be responsible for negotiating and drafting a broad range of commercial contracts relating to the company’s customers, suppliers, and other business partners. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s overall contract strategy, including assisting the General Counsel to develop and implement improved contract templates, workflows, and processes, contract management systems, and contract data and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, draft, prepare, and administer commercial contracts relating to the company’s customers, suppliers, and other business partners, including sales agreements, purchase agreements, rental agreements, service agreements, software license agreements, distribution agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Review and interpret contractual terms and conditions and provide analysis and recommendations regarding relevant contractual rights, obligations, risks, and benefits to General Counsel and business units.
• Work closely with General Counsel and business units to develop contract negotiation positions.
• Draft and revise contract terms and conditions to protect company’s interests and implement business units’ goals.
• Manage contract negotiations and related communications with opposing parties.
• Orchestrate contract acquisition, execution, and fulfillment to ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer/supplier requirements.
• Research, create, and improve contract templates, workflows, and processes to help mitigate risk and drive operational efficiencies across the various business units.
• Develop and manage enterprise contract management system.
• Develop and manage data and reporting on company’s contracting activities.
• Conduct transactional due diligence (e.g., researching vendors, products and services, and corporate filings).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner
• Additional duties as assigned by manager

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position, you should have strong business acumen and a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong attention to detail and strategic thinking skills. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, technical certificate, or the equivalent combination of education and on-the-job training in the field of contract law
• Formal paralegal education or training a plus
• Formal contract negotiation education or training a plus
• 5 years of experience as a contract specialist or similar role engaged in the applicable job responsibilities 

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong business acumen and comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and judgment
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work on multiple initiatives and communicate/report/track progress
• Ability to navigate conflict and build collaborative relationships
• Ability to provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to business teams
• Ability to perform work and handle complex issues and problems under minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Project management skills a plus

Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude 

What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure

• Competitive Pay
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
• Technician Tool Allowance
• 401k Plan Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching

Employee Wellness Program

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance

Personal Time Off

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave 

Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training 
• Advancement Opportunities