Contract Specialist - Itasca, IL
KEYENCE•Itasca, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Contract Specialist is part of KEYENCE’s Legal team and helps minimize organizational risk while supporting corporate and sales functions. The role evaluates, drafts, and manages contractual agreements to ensure they align with business objectives and compliance standards. It requires critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business needs into effective contractual solutions and actionable outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or contract negotiation.
- Strong integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex contractual language and business concepts.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and risk assessment practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and maintain accurate records.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of direct experience in contract administration or a similar role.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align legal and contractual practices with organizational goals.
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive, productive working relationships across functions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries from internal stakeholders, including Sales and Corporate teams.
- Review, analyze, and assess customer and vendor agreements to identify risks and recommend appropriate revisions.
- Draft, edit, and maintain KEYENCE standard legal documents and contract templates.
- Support the contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, tracking, and termination.
- Lead or support projects related to legal review, contract standardization, and process improvements.
- Ensure contracts align with company policies, legal standards, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation, records, and contract data within designated systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) match.
- Approximately four weeks of PTO in the first full year.
- Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
