Contract Administrator

Steris Corporation•Mentor, OH

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary: We are seeking a detail‑oriented and business‑savvy Contract Administrator to support our Life Sciences Business. In this role, you will conduct contract reviews, negotiations, and risk assessments to help drive profitable sales growth. Acting as a subject matter expert on both legal and business terms, you will partner closely with Sales, Service, Legal, and leadership teams to ensure timely and accurate responses to complex RFPs and Customer contracts. This is a hybrid position. At least 2 days in the office at our US HQ in Mentor Ohio.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, including hands‑on corporate contract negotiation experience.
Strong understanding of corporate liabilities, risk assessment, and commercial contracting best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and contract database systems.
Ability to plan, manage, and drive projects with sound judgment and ethical decision‑making.

Nice To Haves

Business experience a plus
Exceptional negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to present complex information clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross‑functional teams.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Willingness to travel domestically (0–10%).

Responsibilities

Review, draft, redline, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including RFIs, RFPs, Statements of Work, and Customer contracts.
Evaluate legal and business terms to ensure compliance with company policies while assessing risk and seeking alignment with corporate objectives.
Lead contract negotiations with external Customers and collaborate with internal stakeholders to reach mutually agreeable terms.
Partner with corporate and external legal counsel on escalated or high‑risk matters.
Maintain and organize contractual documentation within the contracts database; ensure visibility of contract obligations across internal teams.
Develop and promote standard operating procedures for documentation, storage, contract lifecycle management, and process improvements.
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on contracting practices, risk considerations, and process expectations.
Support the creation and refinement of contract templates, processes, and workflows.
Manage FCPA compliance requirements for international dealer partnerships.
Serve as an escalation resource for the Life Sciences business, helping resolve contract‑related issues and guiding business decisions.