Specialist - Contracts

Microchip Technology Inc.•Beverly, MA

7d•$46,000 - $128,000

About The Position

The Specialist - Contracts provides contracts and proposal support, research and development support, product management support, customer-visit coordination, and team administration. The role prepares and tracks agreements, coordinates reviews and approvals, maintains audit-ready contract records, and supports development project documentation and meetings. It also assists with quotes, pricing documents, product lifecycle documentation, leadership status reporting, customer visits, calendars, travel, expenses, purchasing, supplier onboarding, and general office needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field; equivalent experience is also noted as acceptable.
3–5 years of experience in administrative support, contract administration, or business operations.
Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to track multiple tasks.
Professional manner when working with customers, executives, and colleagues.
Clear, professional writing and communication skills.
Familiarity with common agreements, including NDAs, statements of work, and customer and supplier contracts.
Ability to work independently and recognize when an issue needs Legal or a manager.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook and Excel, and SharePoint skills, plus experience with ERP or contract management systems.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), because the role requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience in administrative support, contract administration, or business operations at a technology, manufacturing, or defense company.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, route, and track NDAs, customer and supplier agreements, statements of work, and amendments.
Coordinate contract reviews and approvals with Legal, Finance, Trade Compliance, and Procurement.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract records and track renewals, expirations, and key deadlines.
Organize and maintain development project documentation.
Organize design reviews and follow up on action-item completion.
Organize and maintain minutes of weekly R&D staff meetings.
Help prepare quotes and pricing documents, and keep price lists and customer terms up to date.
Coordinate product lifecycle documents, including product change and end-of-life notices.
Produce regular status reports and metrics for product management leadership.
Plan and coordinate on-site customer visits, including scheduling, agendas, conference rooms, catering, and hosting.
Work with Security and Trade Compliance on visitor screening and access approvals.
Track follow-up actions after customer visits.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel for the product management team.
Organize and maintain team shared network drives and document libraries.
Process expense reports, purchase requisitions, and supplier onboarding.
Handle general office support, including supplies, correspondence, onboarding new team members, and other requests as needed.