The Bid Contracts Manager is a vital member of Nalco Water & the Government Center of Excellence, responsible for overseeing the State & Local Government full contract lifecycle, from drafting and review through negotiation, execution, compliance, renewal, and closeout.

This role works closely with legal, procurement, finance, regulatory and business stakeholders to help ensure contracts align with organizational objectives, mitigate risk, and meet applicable policies and regulations.

Location: Open to candidates in the Greater Chicago / Naperville area or remote candidates based in the US close to a major US airport willing to sometimes travel to Naperville, IL and St. Paul, MN.

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate contract terms and conditions to identify legal, financial, operational, and compliance risks
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, Legal, Finance, Risk Management) to ensure contract language supports business needs and company standards
• Maintain contract templates and documentation for consistency and efficiency
• Track key contract dates, deliverables, milestones, renewals, and obligations
• Monitor contract performance and support issue resolution related to scope, service levels, pricing, and compliance
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Provide support, ad hoc reporting, and analysis to internal partners and customers
• Stays up to date on Ecolab innovation and comprehends its fit within existing customer base
• Drive process improvement and recommendations to strengthen contract administration & governance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• Minimum 4+ years of applicable experience
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize to meet deadlines, and work with a sense of urgency.
• Strong communication skills to navigate daily conversations with field and sales leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn Contract Lifecycle Management software
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision/direction.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate overall business acumen and ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation practices, and risk management principles
• Experience working with contract lifecycle management systems or document management tool
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with Public Sector Market
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation practices, and risk management principles
• Experience with writing & compiling detailed proposals.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.