Director- International Contracts

Am General • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY Responsible for all activities in the organization's contracts administration function. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Oversees the preparation of proposals, negotiations, and the administration of contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements •Directs and develops policies and processes that govern the contract administration staff and provide guidance on contract terms and the assessment of contract proposals •Leads negotiations for complex and high-value contracts KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS •Bachelor's degree required. Masters preferred. Degree Focus - International Relations, Business Administration, or Legal Studies •CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager) or CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) preferred. •10+ years of relevant experience in International Commercial Contracting, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Program Management, or a related field. •10+ years in people leadership experience required, including but not limited team management, motivating employees, resolving conflicts, developing talent, and fostering a positive team culture. •Deep knowledge of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations •Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive and self-empowered approach. •Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with a focus on efficiency and productivity. •Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, fostering collaboration. •Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and achieve meaningful results through creative problem-solving. •Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously while supporting team success. •Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities, with a focus on inspiring and empowering others. •Practical experience with SAP systems and a commitment to continuous learning. PHYSICAL EFFORT •Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus •Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate •Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks WORKING CONDITIONS •Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises •Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace •Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately •Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently •Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line •Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Domestic and International travel is required Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Masters preferred. Degree Focus - International Relations, Business Administration, or Legal Studies
• 10+ years of relevant experience in International Commercial Contracting, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Program Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years in people leadership experience required, including but not limited team management, motivating employees, resolving conflicts, developing talent, and fostering a positive team culture.
• Deep knowledge of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive and self-empowered approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with a focus on efficiency and productivity.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, fostering collaboration.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and achieve meaningful results through creative problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously while supporting team success.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities, with a focus on inspiring and empowering others.
• Practical experience with SAP systems and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes.

Nice To Haves

• CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager) or CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the preparation of proposals, negotiations, and the administration of contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements
• Directs and develops policies and processes that govern the contract administration staff and provide guidance on contract terms and the assessment of contract proposals
• Leads negotiations for complex and high-value contracts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees