Contracts Coordinator (Centennial CO)

Orica•Centennial, CO

5d•$68,100 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Contracts Coordinator on the Orica USA Indirect Commercial team, you will support sales execution across Joint Ventures, Distributors, Seismic, and Wholesale portfolios by owning and coordinating the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle in Ariba. You’ll partner closely with Sales Representatives and internal stakeholders to ensure agreements are: Set up accurately, Reviewed and approved on time, Executed cleanly, Maintained through renewals and amendments. Your work directly supports compliant, efficient, and scalable sales operations.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in contract administration, deal desk, procurement operations, or a similar coordination role
Strong attention to detail and comfort working in audit‑ready, compliance‑driven environments
Ability to understand financial data, terminology, and performance metrics and apply that knowledge to guide decisions impacting profitability, growth, and sustainability
Understanding of contract lifecycle management, including intake, review, approvals, execution, storage, renewals, and amendments
Experience with a contracting or procurement system (Ariba strongly preferred)
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines without losing accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Clear, professional communication skills and a proactive follow‑up mindset

Nice To Haves

SAP or Power BI experience is a plus
Spanish proficiency (spoken and written) preferred

Responsibilities

Own the contract lifecycle in Ariba from intake through execution, renewal, and closeout—ensuring accurate metadata, version control, and documentation
Coordinate contract reviews and approvals with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain in line with policy and internal controls
Support Sales Representatives by clarifying requirements, gathering customer documentation, and keeping deal timelines on track
Manage monthly and quarterly pricing by managing the rise and falls and contract execution.
Manage amendments and renewals, tracking key dates, pricing changes, and contractual obligations to prevent lapses or risk
Resolve contract, pricing, and invoicing discrepancies by partnering with Sales and Finance and maintaining clean, audit‑ready data
Communicate status and next steps clearly to stakeholders, following up on open actions to keep work moving
Maintain reporting, trackers, and dashboards on contract cycle times, backlog, and renewals
Identify process improvements that streamline templates, workflows, and contracting standardization
Support order‑to‑cash accuracy by ensuring contract terms and pricing flow correctly into downstream systems

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Legal Plan
401(k) + Company Match
Company provided Maternity Leave
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays