Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager


Req Id: 2947


Workplace Type: On-Site


Job Shift: 1st


Brand: Central Steel & Wire


Job Location: Downers Grove


Posting Start Date: 8/10/26


Summary

Welcome to Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1909, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Central Steel & Wire offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Contracts Manager, you oversee a sales team, set sales targets, and ensure customer satisfaction. Responsible for inventory, including tracking purchases, sales, and costs, ensuring accurate records for reporting and decision making. Ensuring sales efforts are aligned with strategic goals.


Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate sales team to achieve targets and goals, including hiring, training, goal setting and performance reviews
• Maximizes Sales, Gross Margin Dollars, Margin Percentage, Net Profit and Return on Average Capital Employed
• Oversee various projects and activities related to sales program, ensuring they are on track and aligned with overall objectives
• Develop and implement sales strategies and manage pipeline
• Assist in major quotations and opportunities
• Assists Sales Representatives in developing new business and maintains close contract with current customer base
• Track and analyze sales performance, identifying areas for improvement
• Makes recommendations to the General Manager regarding disposition of all discretionary claims
• Prepare and manage sales budgets, forecast sales revenue, analyze profitability
• Prepare reports and support data to identify trends, potential issues and areas of opportunity.
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• B.A required. Supply Chain Operations, Business, or related field
• Min 5 years of experience in supply chain operations, experience in demand/supply planning & inventory management
• Demonstrated team and influential leadership
• Experience using ERP systems, such as SAP
• Strong analytical capability and use of data to influence action
• Team oriented with strong negotiation skills

Salary: $99.450 - $124,312 annually plus commission. A starting salary higher than $99,450 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Central Steel & Wire offers eligible employees the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.