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Busch Vacuum Solutions · 1 day ago

Contract Specialist

Virginia Beach, VA

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for various industries. The Contract Specialist role involves supporting contracts and related business processes throughout all stages of the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and alignment with company goals.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create contract summaries and ensure compliance with corporate approval and signing authority matrix policy

Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees and stakeholders regarding contract status, which will include all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications; facilitate vendor and stakeholder meetings

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of contractual terms and general business practices

Responsible for day-to-day interface with external customers, vendors, and company management on contractual matters related to all contracts. Explain terms and conditions to managers and interested parties

Review contracts for conformity with standard terms, identify risks, recommend revisions, and negotiate changes

Focus on handling both government and commercial contracts and coordinating with procurement

Assist with development of standard template language for use in contracts

Ensure protection of the company’s contractual/risk posture and adherence to company policies

Maintain contract files and provide status tracking from request to execution

Collaborate effectively with other Departments or Business units (sales and service team, technical team, project management office, account managers, accounting/finance) during all phases of the contract lifecycle

Audit, maintain and update contractual records, changes, status reports, and other pertinent information or document

Ensure that employees understand and comply with company contracts

Conduct special projects as assigned

Align departmental goals and projects in support of company objectives

Qualification

Contract negotiationContract Law knowledgeLegal requirements knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeERP systemsCRM systemsAttention to detailEffective communicationNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsTeam-oriented mindset

Required

Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school): Required

Qualification or strong knowledge in Contract Law: Required

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Contract negotiation or Business law

Knowledge of legal requirements involving contracts

Hands-on experience, working with contract redlining and familiarity with contracting process

Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation), CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) and other related regulations is desirable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Valid Drivers' License (must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards): Required

Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check

Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE

Ability and willingness to travel (up to 5%) domestically and internationally

Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Frequent sitting; occasional standing, walking, reaching, or lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs

All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection