Contract Analyst I

Olympus Corporation of the Americas•Upper Saucon, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Analyst I will support Leveraged Contracts, Enterprise Solutions, and MSG sales force in proposing and executing all programs related to Leveraged Contracts. The incumbent will focus on providing sales support and guidance in evaluating all financial contract options for customers. This role will be responsible for requests for assigned sales territories. This position will be responsible for working with up-line management to ensure day to day contract support is efficient, effective, and meeting the needs of all internal and external customers.

Requirements

Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or a combination of 3 years in education and experience in contract administration.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
Must have the ability to solve a problem and negotiate in a complex and dynamic environment.
Must be self-directed and creative.
The ability to multi-task is essential.
Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel,) is necessary.
Must be able to interact with multiple audiences such as field personnel, Marketing, management, and customers.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales support, finance or contract administration role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as key contact to the sales force for the preparation, execution, and management of Leveraged Contracts.
Conducts contract strategy discussions ensuring the best viable solution for the customer and Olympus.
Validates and qualifies all contract proposal requests performing 360 view of customer and taking into consideration existing contract portfolio.
Reviews all contract proposals submitted enforcing business policies on discounting, pricing,promotions, and other related policy.
Prepares contracts for customer presentation ensuring Olympus integrity of terms and conditions,pricing and product is accurate and precise.
Supports contract redlining/legal negotiation efforts and applies changes to Terms & Conditions in accordance with common modifications provided by legal team.
Performs cross checks and audits of all executed leveraged contracts.
Understands ERP system functionality for items assigned to contracts, pricing, ensuring integrity of contract dates and accuracy of product numbers and associated codes.
Manages and prepares contract assessments as they relate to terminations, and amendments ensuring all policies and appropriate guidelines apply.
Understands viable end of term contract options that follow appropriate guidelines
Works with management to track and report on departmental activity as it relates to ensuring consistencies and efficiencies, while supporting key KPIs.
Works with Department and Management on updates needed for contract templates, forms, and other related tracking sheets used to support the pre-award execution of contracts.
Performs other related duties as assigned.