Contract Administrator

Position Summary

The Contract Administrator will provide support to the sales effort by managing the process of RFP’s (request for proposals), RFI’s (request for information) and RFQ’s (request for quotation). This role requires conducting reviews of all RFP associated documents, disseminating to appropriate party for review, redline or execution. CA will follow the RFP Standard of Work, be responsible to manage all workflows and processes and meet due dates. The CA will be responsible to ensure contractual obligations are met and corporate objectives are maintained, to include business decisions and legal concerns.  

This is a FULLY REMOTE position. Work from home anywhere you choose in the continental U.S. during standard business hours.

What You'll Do as a Contract Administrator

• Provide in-depth review of RFP/RFI/RFQ taking the necessary exceptions to ensure corporate objectives are maintained and pre-negotiated contractual obligations are met.
• Review RFP/RFI Documents and work with various key stakeholders within Corporate, Legal, GPO/ID Accounts team, Sales and Service to respond to RFP requirements. Ensure terms and conditions represent corporate and sales objectives.
• CA responsible to follow RFP Standard of Work which includes schedule and lead Teams calls, set up SharePoint folders, coordination and follow-up for all Team Members to fulfill RFP requirements and keep Team on track to meet due dates.  
• Interface directly with the Customer in support of STERIS’s sales efforts, when required.
• Work with Corporate Legal Representatives to assure that all contracts are succinct, effective, complete, and adequately protect STERIS’s interests.
• Interface with various departments within STERIS to ensure accurate information is identified in the agreements. Departments include, but are not limited to, the business units, legal, risk management, credit dept., etc.
• Maintain a tracking system of all agreement reviews with a clear description of each process and timeline.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by Manager

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a corporate contracts function; demonstrated experience in corporate contract negotiations.
• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Other:

• Proven dedication to providing optimum Customer satisfaction
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving /troubleshooting solving skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in and English. 
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Must have the ability to multitask and set priorities to meet deadlines.  Must be organized to handle many jobs in various phases of completion.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team, in a fast paced environment; must be a self-starter able to work well under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Excellent computer experience (including database management).  Ability to manipulate the internet for opportunities.
• Knowledge of STERIS/Amsco product line desirable
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Adobe

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer: 

•    Market Competitive Pay
•    Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays 
•    Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
•    Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
•    401(k) with a company match
•    Maternity and Paternity Leave
•    Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
•    Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
•    Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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