What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator position at Leeds Professional Resources?
We are seeking a responsible Contract Administrator to join our team. Your primary responsibilities will involve preparing, negotiating, and reviewing various company contracts, such as purchases, sales, and business partnerships.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen attention to detail and possess the ability to identify potential risks for our organization. You should possess strong analytical skills to analyze contracts, aiming to reduce costs and maximize profits while ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Previous experience in contract management and familiarity with legal requirements and terms of use are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sales and purchase contracts
- Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners
- Review and update existing contracts
- Explain terms and conditions to managers and interested parties
- Ensure that employees understand and comply with company contracts
- Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
- Stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department as needed
- Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g. payments and shipping)
- Maintain organized system of physical and digital records
- Create language standards for existing and new contracts
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a contract administrator or similar role
- Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
- Familiarity with accounting procedures
- Excellent writing skills
- Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot errors
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners
- BSc degree in Business Administration; additional qualifications in law are a plus
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000