Contract Specialist

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with 26 Humanscale products certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment.  Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.

Contract Specialist assists in managing contract administration and compliance process for all sales agreements and preparation and submission of RFPs/Bids/Proposals. Will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and timely execution of all contracts and proposals. 

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring they align with legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Ensuring that contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, such as those related to ethics, data security, and environmental sustainability.
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with contracts, such as financial risks, performance risks, and legal liabilities.
• Managing contract execution, including obtaining necessary approvals, tracking contract milestones, and monitoring performance to ensure adherence to terms and conditions.
• Determining the need for contract renewals or amendments, renegotiating terms when necessary, and ensuring timely execution of changes.
• Assessing the need for contract renewals or amendments, renegotiating terms when necessary, and ensuring timely execution of changes.
• Facilitating clear communication between stakeholders involved in the contract process, including legal, Accounting, Sales and other internal departments as needed.
• Identifying opportunities to improve contract management processes, such as streamlining workflows, implementing new tools or technologies.
• Liaise with several internal departments, Pricing/Account Set-up team, Credit Department, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, IT and Sales.
• Respond to RFPs, RFQ and RFIs.  (Requests for Pricing, Quotes and Information)
• Provide support for development and continued improvement of Humanscale Compliance Program.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• 5 - 7 years’ experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with high level executives.
• Highly organized.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with GSA schedule compliance requirements, including required disclosures for modifications, renewal, and new proposals, as well as the Price Reductions clause, standard socio-economic provisions of government contracts, including the Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Sub-contracting provisions a plus.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, with working knowledge of Power Point and INFOR.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive base
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
• Medical Discounts
• Ancillary Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k matching
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 10 holidays)

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)