Contract Specialist - Itasca, IL

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $83,826 AsaContract Specialist,you’llbe part of theLegal team,playinga critical role in minimizing organizational risk while supporting both corporate and sales functions. This positionis responsible forevaluating, drafting, and managing contractual agreements to ensure alignment with businessobjectivesand compliance standards. The ideal candidatedemonstratesstrong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business needs into effective contractual solutions and actionable outcomes. Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries from internal stakeholders, including Sales and Corporate teams Review, analyze, and assess customer and vendor agreements toidentifyrisks and recommendappropriate revisions Draft, edit, andmaintainKeyence standard legal documents and contract templates Support contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, execution, tracking, and termination Lead or support projects related to legal review, contract standardization, and process improvements Ensure contracts are aligned with company policies, legal standards, and risk mitigation strategies Maintainaccuratedocumentation, records, and contract data within designated systems Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administrationor a related field 2+ years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or contract negotiation Strong integrity and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities Ability to understand and interpret complex contractual language and business concepts Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and risk assessment practices Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage andmaintainaccuraterecords Preferred Skills 2+ years of direct experience incontractadministration or similar role Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal and contractual practices to organizational goals Proven ability to build andmaintainpositive, productive working relationships across functions WhatWe Offer Bonus Target:$19,676 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly Benefits:Medical, dental, vision,401K match, ~4 weeksPTOin first full year Career Growth:Promote-from-within culturewith base and bonus increases Why KEYENCE? Recognizedby Forbes as one of theWorld’s Most Innovative Companies A global leader infactoryautomationand quality assurance solutions Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years A culture that invests in your success from day one KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer. Less than 10% Travel Job Segment: Quality Assurance, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr