Contract Management Specialist

Vertiv Group • Westerville, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Contract Specialist works as part of the contract administration team within the Legal Department to protect Vertiv by ensuring sales transaction terms and conditions align with company standards. The role reviews, drafts, negotiates, finalizes, and manages commercial agreements, particularly federal sales contracts, to support business objectives and internal guidelines. It requires advanced analytical skills and an understanding of legal, regulatory, and business considerations to resolve complex contractual matters and support compliance.

The specialist improves contracting efficiency by using contract lifecycle management (CLM) software and AI-enabled legal tools, partnering with sales and other business teams to streamline negotiation, execution, and post-execution management. The role also identifies opportunities to automate routine work, improve data insights, and provide faster, higher-quality legal support. Senior Contract Specialists are not attorneys for Vertiv; an advanced law degree such as a J.D. or equivalent may be helpful in demonstrating the required analytical skills.

This position is located at Vertiv’s corporate offices in Westerville, Ohio. The specialist works independently and collaborates across business functions, including sales, finance, compliance, risk management, order management, accounting, tax, manufacturing and operations, engineering, and strategy and business development, as well as with customers and others as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in a U.S.-based large corporation or law-related setting involving commercial sales contract review, drafting, negotiation, and administration.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with the full lifecycle of federal sales contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and managing them.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience analyzing FAR and DFARS provisions in federal sales contracts, including mandatory flowdown clauses, representations, and certifications.
• Experience supporting compliance with applicable requirements and collaborating cross-functionally on contract execution and ongoing contractual compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of standard commercial sales contract terms and related documentation, and the ability to interpret, analyze, and clearly communicate complex contractual language and commercial matters.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM).
• Experience with AI contract automation platforms and utilizing AI.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and high-volume workloads calmly, effectively, and independently.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other document management tools.
• Strong collaboration, client-service, judgment, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, persistent follow-through, and the ability to prioritize work and manage tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of client information.
• Professional, responsive, diplomatic, and helpful conduct consistent with Vertiv’s values.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in law, such as a J.D. or equivalent, may be helpful in demonstrating the analytical skills needed for the position.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, finalize, and manage commercial agreements, including sales agreements, in alignment with Vertiv’s business objectives and internal guidelines.
• Optimize the use of CLM software and partner with cross-functional teams to streamline contract negotiation, execution, and post-execution management.
• Use AI-enabled legal tools to enhance contract review, risk assessment, and drafting efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks, improve data insights, and support faster, higher-quality legal support.
• Support commercial transactions and business objectives using advanced analytical skills and an understanding of legal and business considerations.
• Analyze FAR and DFARS provisions in federal sales contracts, including mandatory flowdown clauses, representations, and certifications.
• Support compliance with applicable federal contract requirements and collaborate across functions on contract execution and ongoing compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage multiple contracts and high-volume workloads independently and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality.
• Communicate complex contractual language and commercial matters clearly to internal stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior