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United Safety & Survivability Corporation · 18 hours ago

Contract Manager

Exton, PA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering innovative safety and survivability solutions. The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of customer and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards, and collaborating with the Director of Customer Service to improve contract processes.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Diversity & Inclusion

Hiring Manager

Lex Bruno, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of the contract process, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, redlining, routing, approval, and archival

Ensure contracts comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and relevant industry standards such as ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 44001 (Collaborative Business Relationship Management)

Administer and maintain digital contract records in accordance with best practices for traceability and document control

Collaborate with the Director of Customer Service to establish standardized contract workflows, templates, approval matrices, and governance procedures

Recommend improvements based on Lean process excellence methodologies

Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organizational growth

Utilize Ironclad to route, store, and manage contracts

Assist in system implementations, upgrades, and integrations as the organization expands

Communicate effectively with internal teams—including Executive Leadership, Legal, Finance, Sales, Purchasing, and Operations—to guide contracts through review and execution

Serve as a primary contact for customers, vendors, and global executive-level stakeholders regarding contract terms, obligations, and compliance

Provide contract status and reporting in alignment with manufacturing-industry best practices

Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance and applicable regulations

Support compliance with relevant standards

Adapt contract management strategies to support rapid business growth, increased production volume, and expansion into new markets

Develop scalable contract processes that maintain quality and compliance during periods of high organizational change

Provide proactive insights into leadership regarding contract bottlenecks, resource needs, and system improvements tied to expansion

Handle confidential information with the highest level of integrity and discretion

Collaborate with peers on all activities required to successfully complete projects

Work on other special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and external regulations

Qualification

Contract managementISO 9001 2015ISO 44001IroncladMicrosoft Office SuiteCLM platformsContract lawAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

5+ years of contract management experience, preferably in manufacturing or a related technical industry

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Zoom)

Bachelor's degree in business, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field

Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms

Ability to communicate across functional levels, including global executive leadership

Commitment to continuous improvement and process excellence

Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and accurately carrying out assignments with minimal supervision

Eagerness and comfort in performing in a fast-paced environment, while responding and adapting to change favorably and quickly

Consistently positive attitude along with the ability to work cohesively in a team environment

Proven ability to make fast data driven decisions based on the best available information and excellent problem-solving experience, adapting based on performance

Handles data with confidentiality while building strong internal and external relationships

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar for producing error-free letters, reports, and decision-making documents

Demonstrates outstanding tact and diplomacy for effective customer service, conflict management, and relationship building

Safety is at the forefront of your mind, and you follow all policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety

Preferred

Strong familiarity with CLM platforms is required; experience with Ironclad is highly preferred, though not required

Company

United Safety & Survivability Corporation

Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Christian Hammarskjold, our company began in a garage with just a few products and a dream to innovate better, safer transit solutions.

Founded in 1984

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

201-500 employees