Sr Contract Administrator

Summary This position will work in the Contract Administration Group reporting to the Contract Administration Manager/Supervisor. The administrator is the initial point of contact within the contracts group ensuring that deals are appropriately papered, contract provisions are adhered to, and business records are maintained. The administrator must communicate effectively in a cross‑functional environment on matters relating to systems and contracts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Enter trades and trade updates in the system of record in a timely manner, with a high level of accuracy and efficiency, including more complex transactions, with minimal supervision. Draft and issue confirmations. Review 3rd party confirmations and resolve discrepancies independently. Ability to interpret contract provisions. Set‑up contracts and maintain related data across systems (Entero, Agiloft, SAP, RightAngle, Filenet, etc). Own management of the contract database, including tracking key dates and deadlines. Manage the full contract lifecycle from routing through execution, ensuring compliance with delegation of authority. Lead projects focused on process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency. Lead integration efforts across business groups. Ensure SOX and other regulatory requirements are consistently met. Partner with Accounting on monthly close activities, including preparing and reviewing close notes. Collaborate across business lines to ensure processes are followed and needs are met. Cross‑train team members and provide coverage as needed. Provide mentorship to team members, supporting development of technical and business knowledge. Lead onboarding and training for new hires. Foster a collaborative team environment focused on accountability, knowledge sharing, and excellence. Serve as a go‑to resource (SME) for day‑to‑day questions and issue resolution. Maintain and improve team procedures and documentation. Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years of physical products contracts preferred. One or more year of physical products contract administration experience preferred. Excellent organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills necessary. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to resolve issues across various groups without supervisor involvement. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Experience with contract review and contract system management preferred. Ability to think proactively, multi‑task and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines with a sense of urgency. Ability to resolve non‑routine problems without having to elevate to management. Required Experience Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job‑related experience. Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job‑related experience. Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job‑related experience. Working Conditions Usually, normal office working conditions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr