Director of Contracts

Evolution Motion Solutions•Farmers Branch, TX

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Director of Contracts will lead and oversee all contract-related activities across the organization. The Director of Contracts serves as the company’s primary authority on contractual risk and works closely with executive leadership, sales, supply chain and external counsel or representatives to enable growth and new opportunities while managing the overall risk of the Company. Position reports to and works with the Chief Financial Officer. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties. Draft, evaluate and negotiate contracts with customers and vendors to facilitate “timely closure of a contract while synchronizing the risks assumed by the company with the risks assumed by the vendor”. Coordinate and work with outside General Counsel or counterparty representatives when appropriate on contracts and other legal documents. Evaluate and recommend language for Distribution Agreements with vendors. Review and approve vendor and customer Terms and Conditions. Review and approve Non-Disclosure Agreements with customers and vendors. Review contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with insurance requirements and work with outside Insurance Broker on interpretation and coverage. On all reviewed contracts and agreements provide redlined recommendations and assist in negotiations with appropriate customer/vendor personnel. Serve as the point of contact for the sales organization on contractual matters with customers and customer questionnaires that contain legal statements that may bind the company. As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to other department and operational staff including training to new sales staff and other employees. Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contractual changes, status reports and other documents. Maintain electronic and original document files for all contracts and agreements. Ensure proper indexing and filing of original documents. Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility, awareness, interpretation and financial notifications. Managing all contractual queries/communications, with responsibility for timely response incorporating input from relevant disciplines. Other duties may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
Minimum 10 years’ related experience, preferably in a corporate business environment.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
Negotiation – Possess strong negotiation and communication skills with vendors and customers.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality and Organizational - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence, effectively present information and communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
Solid decision-making skills.
The ability to leverage emerging technologies, such as AI enabled technology, to increase efficiency of process.

Responsibilities

Draft, evaluate and negotiate contracts with customers and vendors to facilitate “timely closure of a contract while synchronizing the risks assumed by the company with the risks assumed by the vendor”.
Coordinate and work with outside General Counsel or counterparty representatives when appropriate on contracts and other legal documents.
Evaluate and recommend language for Distribution Agreements with vendors.
Review and approve vendor and customer Terms and Conditions.
Review and approve Non-Disclosure Agreements with customers and vendors.
Review contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with insurance requirements and work with outside Insurance Broker on interpretation and coverage.
On all reviewed contracts and agreements provide redlined recommendations and assist in negotiations with appropriate customer/vendor personnel.
Serve as the point of contact for the sales organization on contractual matters with customers and customer questionnaires that contain legal statements that may bind the company.
As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to other department and operational staff including training to new sales staff and other employees.
Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contractual changes, status reports and other documents.
Maintain electronic and original document files for all contracts and agreements.
Ensure proper indexing and filing of original documents.
Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility, awareness, interpretation and financial notifications.
Managing all contractual queries/communications, with responsibility for timely response incorporating input from relevant disciplines.
Other duties may be required.