What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator position at Altair?
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Contract Administrator
Job Summary:
Our client in Raymond, OH is looking for a Contract Administrator. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do:
We are seeking a highly skilled Contracts Administrator to manage and negotiate complex agreements that support vehicle development programs. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and administering a variety of contractual documents, may include Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Engineering Design & Development (ED&D) Quotations. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and experience working with high-dollar purchase orders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and manage contractual documents such as SOWs, MSAs, NDAs, and ED&D quotations.
- Evaluate and negotiate costs, terms, and conditions for HDMA ADC Purchase Orders, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
- Manage contracts related to Engineering Design & Development and in-vehicle software development fees, safeguarding Our Client's intellectual property.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to accurately assess and reduce overall vehicle development costs.
- Utilize SAP ECC, Ariba, and the L2 Approval process for contract and purchase order management.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and clarify terms.
- Provide guidance on contract interpretation and compliance.
Basics:
- Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree OR 5 years of experience in Contract Administration.
- Strong negotiation skills, particularly with high-dollar contracts.
- Familiarity with SAP ECC, Ariba, and approval workflows.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Our Client's parts and tooling.
- Understanding of contract law and legal principles.
- Experience in automotive industry or engineering-related contracts.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
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