Contracts Specialist (Remote, EST) (Wayne, NJ, US)

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

As a Contract Specialist within the Getinge Commercial Support team, the position is responsible for the preparation, review, delivery and finalization of customer sales contracts in adherence with the US SSU policies and guidelines. This role serves as a vital resource in the process of completing contract documents for our SSU Field Sales Teams.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Serve as main point of contact for review of customer paper and nonstandard customer requested changes; liaison with Legal, Finance and other teams as needed to reach resolution on requested changes.
• Maintain and oversee agreement templates used by the Commercial Support team to ensure accuracy and consistency of terms and conditions.
• Draft and review limited contract content under the guidance of an attorney. Review and approve draft language prepared by other Commercial Support team members.
• Manage workflow of customer contracts to ensure timely processing.
• Maintain electronic agreement and supporting documents.
• Develop broad knowledge of Getinge Sales teams and their respective products/services through the preparation of contracts as well as formal and informal learning opportunities.
• Prepare various customer agreement forms, such as Master agreements, purchase agreements, amendments and other customer correspondence as needed under limited supervision while identifying potential risks associated with terms and conditions.
• Manage own workload to ensure customer performance expectations are met; proactively engage business team to complete contract renewal cycle.
• Leverage business experience utilizing business acumen to identify solutions to address customer concerns while aligning to Getinge business objectives.
• Identify and assist in the implementation/communication of new contract processes as appropriate.
• Provide customer support for routine questions and inquiries received from internal clients.
• Recommend/utilize/interpret advanced data and to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems.
• Establish and cultivate an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Special projects as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience working on Sales related Contracts and an understanding of contract language and its impact.
• Applies knowledge of business concepts, procedures and practices and/or develops technologies or processes.
• Ability to comfortably work cross-functionally across all levels in the organization including, with upper management.
• Strong business acumen; ability to exercise good business judgement
• Solves complex problems and provides solutions. Troubleshoots problems.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment handling multiple tasks at the same time; and must maintain confidentiality of projects, legal and business information at all times.
• Strong written and oral communication and strong command of the English language as relates to proper grammar, punctuation and editing skills as required.
• Time management skills; ability to handle high volume requests
• Superior organizational skills to maintain order of files and prioritize work.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and ability to consistently produce a high-quality work product under tight deadlines
• Exposure to CRM tools, Sharepoint, Microsoft Teams, contracting software and/or SAP preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and PowerPoint.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• A minimum 3 years of related work experience required.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical / Medical Device industries strongly preferred.

Internal and External Contacts/Relationships

• All levels of management and the Field organization.
• External customers and various departments such as Legal, Customer Service and Finance.

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions

• Ensures environmental consciousness and safe practices are exhibited in decisions
• Use of computer and telephone equipment and other related office accessories/devices to complete assignments
• May work extended hours during peak business cycles

The salary range for this position is between $78,000-$98,000 per year depending on experience and location + 8% STIP

About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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