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Sabre Industries, Inc. · 19 hours ago

Senior Contracts Specialist

Conroe, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sabre Industries, Inc. connects and powers America’s communities with utility and telecom solutions. The Senior Contracts Specialist will support the Legal and Risk Team in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of commercial contracts, collaborating closely with various internal teams to ensure compliance and minimize contractual risks.

Consumer ElectronicsManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Stella Kaiser

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters

Works closely with the commercial and legal teams to draft, review, redline, and finalize contracts, amendments, and other commercial agreements

Manage and evaluate contractual risks, ensuring compliance and minimizing exposure across the organization

Lead customer and supplier negotiations, ensuring an acceptable risk profile for Sabre given the specific scope of work and deal dynamics; engage with commercial and legal team as necessary

Participate in risk reviews with Legal, Sales, and Operations

Oversee the development and maintenance of contractual standards and guidelines

Monitor contract performance, ensuring timely execution, renewals, or close-outs

Collaborate with internal teams to provide guidance on contract generation and management

Foster and maintain relationships with business partners and clients, ensuring their needs are met

Stay informed about changes to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including the UCC

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract administrationConstruction contractsNegotiation skillsLegal studiesRisk managementMicrosoft OfficeProactiveDetail orientedWriting skillsTime management

Required

Four-year degree in legal studies, business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of experience, skills and training

Minimum of 3 years' experience working in-house for a manufacturing or construction company required

Minimum of 5 years' experience in contract administration or construction management negotiating terms in manufacturing or construction agreements required

Understanding of laws and regulations related to manufacturing and/or construction contracting

Experience with complex projects or structuring complex deals especially in the manufacturing or construction industries

In-depth knowledge of contractual terms and conditions; experience in structuring and negotiating contracts to minimize business risk

Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines to meet deadlines and to shift work activities to meet immediate response needs

Must be detail oriented

Proactive and work well independently

Ability to manage time sensitive matters, multitask and manage competing priorities

Possess excellent writing/grammar/spelling skills

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint, as well as an aptitude for learning new database software

Advanced MS Word skills are a must

Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods

Capability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds as necessary

Proficiency in using and handling maintenance tools and equipment

Comfortable with occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, particularly during equipment inspections or repairs

Adept at working in varying environmental conditions, including hot, humid, and noisy environments typical of manufacturing