Commercial Contracts Specialist

Job Title: Commercial Contracts Specialist Reports to: Director, Sales Operations Location: On-site, Oklahoma City, OK About the Role: The Commercial Contracts Specialist functions as a key contributor within the commercial deal process, enabling efficient and compliant contract execution. This role includes managing contract intake and processing workflows, contract metadata management and optimization, and supporting Sales with contract negotiation strategies. This role does not provide legal advice but performs contract review and supports risk identification within established framework balancing contract risk with business objectives to enable consistent, scalable, and efficient deal execution. This role will support Company objectives including delivery, revenue, and EBITDA targets. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end contracting processes including intake, document review & risk assessment, redlining, approval routing, execution, and tracking of all NDAs, MPA/MSAs, T&Cs, stocking agreements, and related customer and supplier-facing contracts. Use established standards and risk tolerance guidelines to build recommendations for Sales, Product Management, and Company Executives to facilitate the progression, negotiations, and execution of all contracts. Operate within commercial guidelines and elevate non-standard risks to appropriate stakeholders, including outside Legal counsel, when required. Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and standard terms to streamline deal cycles. Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements across all contracts. Track contract status, key contract terms/milestones, and renewal timelines. Establish, enforce, and optimize intake processes to improve turnaround times and visibility. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and workflow visibility within Salesforce and/or other contract repositories, ensuring proper version control, filenames, and accessibility. Develop and apply document management principles to contracts stored in existing repositories. Generate reports and dashboards to track contract cycle times, workload, and bottlenecks. Support Sales Operations with annual rebate agreement renewals. Objectives Identify, optimize, and/or implement required systems and tools to support each workstream Develop and implement operating procedures across workstreams to achieve desired outcomes Optimize existing workstreams to eliminate waste, reduce errors, and improve SLAs Build the models and tools to support the workstreams and empower stakeholder decision-making Support and facilitate refinement and documentation of risk tolerance thresholds and decision-making criteria for all contracts Education And Experience Bachelor's in business management, or Associate’s in paralegal studies, or similar, is required WorldCC CCM, NCMA CPCM, NALA CP/APC, NFPA CRP/RP, NALS PP (or similar) is preferred Minimum 3‑4 years in contract management, paralegal, or similar role Experience in workflow development and contract lifecycle management Expert-level in MS Word and strong ability to learn custom software applications Experience in MS Forms (or similar), SharePoint, and similar workflow tools Experience in using Salesforce (or similar CRM) for document and sales‑pipeline management Fluent in contract structures, terms, and negotiation processes Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent customer service experience and ability to work closely with outside counsel Prior experience within the Foodservice or Hygiene supplies industry is preferred Prior experience with PowerBI is a plus Skills Required Drives for Results -- Set standards of excellence and strive for improvement. Is performance oriented and holds themselves and others accountable to prioritize and achieve value-driven objectives. Thinks globally, acts locally and does not accept barriers as failure. Walks the Talk -- Builds trust, delivers on promises, communicates directly, respects other opinions, maintains confidentiality, and treats people fairly. Demonstrates consistency between words and actions and translates for individual understanding. Sound Judgment and Decision Making -- Makes effective decisions based on logical assumptions and adequate information; takes into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values with a bias for action. Unafraid to try unconventional solutions and willing to fail fast when needed. Fosters Teamwork -- Works with others both as a leader and a cross-functional team member towards shared goals related to business objectives. Encourages the open expression of ideas without introducing arrogance. Data-Driven -- The ability to use rich, complex data sets and to identify opportunities. Ability to discern and capture insights from data and openly share ideas and knowledge. Strong Interpersonal Skills -- Collaborate with Sales members and strong support of cross-functional team and leads by example. Travel Requirements Up to 5% travel, in support of corporate initiatives. About CFS Brands Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products. CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFS Brands