Contracts Manager - (US Remote)

Main Duties

• Act as the first point of contact for designated customer contracts (contracts over $150k, high risk or longer than 1 year in duration).
• Manages Samuel’s risk exposure from contracts while maintaining good working relationships with internal and external partners. 
• Assesses when to consult with legal counsel, finance and other internal business partners.
• Develop and implement the contract management guidelines. 
• Responsible for reviewing contracts, bids, letters and related documents for compliance with company policies and processes.
• Develop appropriate relationships and communication with internal and external contacts.
• Work closely with Samuel’s sales professionals, customers and other business partners (including finance and procurement) to communicate and implement agreement terms. 
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date contract records, logs and reports.
• Monitor long term agreements. 
• Implement and maintain CLM.
• Provide support in the event of contract disputes.
• Support Chief Compliance Officer with respect to regulatory filings, screenings and supplier due diligence mapping

Experience and Knowledge

• Must possess a minimum of 5+ years of general contracts management experience in a customer orientated environment.     
• Must have exceptional people-management skills. This is critical as the Legal team cannot be perceived as a barrier to commercial/operational decisions. 
• Excellent facility with language and ability to draft clear, unambiguous contract terms.
• Prefer experience in a construction/manufacturing related field.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high workload.
• Proven problem-solving skills as well as strong business acumen and analysis skill.  Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent communication (both written and verbal), influencing and negotiating skills, allowing the effective communication of complex information to a wide variety of audiences and leveraging for the best outcome. 
• High level presentation skills in a variety of presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, and with senior leadership.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or college equivalent.  Additional training in law or business is an asset.

Nature and Scope

• Remote position; no travel required (option to attend annual team meeting in person).

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At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

At Samuel, meeting our customer needs is our top priority. With cost-effective distribution and just-in-time delivery of metals and industrial products across North America, we ensure our customers get exactly what they need – any time, anywhere and from a single source.  Our focus on value-added processing services and innovative supply chain solutions allow us to work closely with our customers, ensuring their products are on the market on time. Thanks to our integrated network of products and services supported by our in-house technical leaders and market experts, we are uniquely positioned to become your supplier of choice.