Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This customer-facing role supports the development, maintenance and direction of activities concerned with effective contract administration for all products manufactured, sold and serviced by Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc.

The individual in this role will work in a highly visible and collaborative department, with team members of diverse backgrounds and skill sets, to solve some of the most challenging problems in the business. The individual in this role will use contract knowledge to navigate key terms and conditions issues with customers in order to achieve targeted sales goals for the business This role is essential to both maintaining and growing the customer base of the business.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review contracts and provide negotiation support during the RFQ and order-placement process and post-sale related activities for commercial contracts for power transformer products and related services, including transformers, components and training, under the direction and in coordination with the business leaders, Senior Management, Finance and Corporate Legal.
• Analysis of contract requirements to ensure the consistent application of contractual guidelines and company policies, and compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Provides cross-functional interface to apply consistent requirements for common customers among the internal operating units.
• Development and administration of ongoing contract-related training programs, including face-to-face and online training programs, to various levels within the organization.
• Identification and initial review of key contract issues
• Review of sales documents, including purchase orders, change orders, and other legal documents.
• Maintaining, organizing and tracking of purchase order and contract negotiation records.
• Finalizing and maintaining executed purchase orders and contracts (both soft and hard copies) (Master Agreements, Amendments, etc.)
• Operating as liaison between internal operating units and Corporate Legal, Risk Management, Commercial Operations and Finance to ensure compliance with company contracting standards, insurance profile and revenue guidelines.
• Company initiatives (e.g., cost reduction, continuous improvement, customer relations, etc.).
• Preparing special reports and analyses as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience reviewing and proposing revisions to contracts
• Working knowledge of contract terms
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; teamwork/collaboration.
• Ability to work in an environment that has constant demands for accurate and timely delivery of assignments.
• Ability to independently prioritize assignments, manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to frequently changing priorities
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• Juris Doctor degree
• 4-5 years’ contract experience, including review and negotiations

Preferred Education / Experience

• 5+ years of contract experience, including review and negotiations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Commercial, Sourcing, Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, Administration and PGEW leadership

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.

Working Conditions

Office area and production floor

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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