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Builders FirstSource · 2 weeks ago

Contracts Manager (Contract Negotiator)

Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the entire contract lifecycle, including driving the negotiation process and ensuring compliance with company risk tolerances.

Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Melissa Wilson
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Responsibilities

Assumes the role of the sole driver of the negotiation process
Reviews and analyzes builder and general contractor agreements for compliance with BFS risk tolerances
Reviews such agreements for key legal and operational concerns and uses independent judgment to determine appropriate method of revision
Develops, drafts and approves redlines and/or addenda to such agreements
Assists Director of Contracts Management and other Department personnel with coordination and management of critical customer and vendor insurance and contract compliance programs
Collaborates with Legal Department staff on priorities, issues, scheduling and interfacing with in-house and external clients
Manages tracking, completion and return of contracts either inside or outside the department and company
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures
Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Contract negotiationDrafting contractual provisionsLegal complianceConstruction industry experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteEffective communicationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree
Five (5) years of directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Drafting and negotiating contractual provisions
Familiarity with legal terms, documents and filing systems
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with all levels of personnel
Skill in the use of a personal computer and various application programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to organize and complete tasks in a timely manner

Preferred

Previous experience working in the construction/building materials or industry-adjacent segment preferred
Previous legal experience with law firm and/or in-house legal department preferred
Previous legal experience with law firm and/or in-house legal department preferred

Benefits

Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

Company

Builders FirstSource

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Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.05B
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M

Leadership Team

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Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
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Pete Beckmann
Chief Financial Officer
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