Contracts Specialist (Remote, EST)

Getinge•Wayne, NJ

4d•$78,000 - $98,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Contract Specialist within Getinge’s Commercial Support team, this role prepares, reviews, delivers, and finalizes customer sales contracts in accordance with US SSU policies and guidelines. It serves as a resource to SSU Field Sales Teams in completing contract documents. The position works with Legal, Finance, and other teams to address customer-requested contract changes; maintains agreement templates and contract records; and prepares and reviews contract documents under limited supervision and, where applicable, the guidance of an attorney. The role also supports contract renewals, customer inquiries, process improvements, and special projects. The position is remote and listed for EST. May require extended hours during peak business cycles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
At least 3 years of related work experience.
Proven experience working on sales-related contracts and an understanding of contract language and its impact.
Ability to apply knowledge of business concepts, procedures, and practices and/or develop technologies or processes.
Ability to work cross-functionally with people at all organizational levels, including upper management.
Strong business acumen and sound business judgment.
Ability to solve complex problems, provide solutions, and troubleshoot.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks and maintaining confidentiality of projects, legal information, and business information.
Strong written and oral communication skills and command of English grammar, punctuation, and editing.
Time-management skills and ability to handle a high volume of requests.
Strong organizational skills to maintain files and prioritize work.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to consistently produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate.
Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries.
Exposure to CRM tools, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, contracting software, and/or SAP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for reviewing customer paper and nonstandard customer-requested changes, liaising with Legal, Finance, and other teams to resolve requested changes.
Maintain and oversee agreement templates used by the Commercial Support team to ensure accurate and consistent terms and conditions.
Draft and review limited contract content under an attorney’s guidance, and review and approve draft language prepared by other Commercial Support team members.
Manage customer contract workflow to ensure timely processing.
Maintain electronic agreements and supporting documents.
Develop knowledge of Getinge Sales teams and their products and services through contract preparation and formal and informal learning.
Prepare customer agreement forms, including master agreements, purchase agreements, amendments, and other correspondence, while identifying potential risks in terms and conditions.
Manage workload to meet customer performance expectations and proactively engage business teams to complete contract renewals.
Use business experience and acumen to identify solutions to customer concerns while aligning with Getinge business objectives.
Identify and assist with implementing and communicating new contract processes as appropriate.
Provide customer support for routine questions and inquiries from internal clients.
Use and interpret advanced data, present documentation and analysis, and resolve complex problems.
Establish and cultivate a network of support to facilitate assignment completion.
Complete special projects as needed.