Contracts Specialist

Contracts Specialist
Req ID: 117227
Hiring Manager: Michael Collins
Band: 08
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove

AbelConn, a Celestica company, is a global Center of Excellence for the Aerospace, Defense, Licensing and HealthTech industries. Our business is growing. We recently moved into a new state-of-the-art facility located in Maple Grove, MN that offers world-class manufacturing, engineering, and product lifecycle services. Our deep expertise in manufacturing, electromechanical design support, prototype manufacturing, electronic assembly, finishing, and enclosure assembly is unlocking new solutions for our customers.

Interested in working on some of the most exciting new technologies on the market? We are always looking for talented people with the right experience, skills, and attitude to join our expanding team. Your success is our success—our top priority is to hire the best and offer a sense of ownership and opportunity in building your career. We offer competitive compensation and exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join our talented team and help us to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

JOB SUMMARY:

The role of the Contracts Specialist will be to review all purchase contracts and assist with trade. Contract administration responsibilities include representing the company in the negotiation and administration of contracts. Responsible for the review of new contracts, existing contracts, and providing support to the organization. Assists the Contracts & Trade Compliance Manager with export compliance with U.S. and Non-U.S. laws and regulations dealing with export, customs, and sanctions.

JOB DUTIES:

Contracts:

Reviews all customer and supplier contracts for discrepancies with quality and contractual provisions.

• Assist with the development and implementation of procedures and policies for contract management and administration in compliance with approved corporate policy
• Examines all documents related to each order for conformance with quality codes
• Maintain contractual records and documentation and control all contract correspondence
• Provide redlined recommendations and directly negotiate standard and nonstandard contracts within approved policy
• Work with Engineering, Finance, and Operations to mitigate risk as part of the evaluation of contract terms
• Interfaces directly with customers as needed to resolve contractual discrepancies
• Ensure that all final contracts are communicated to relevant parties to provide contract visibility, awareness, and appropriate interpretation to support implementation.
• Attend continuing education to stay current on contractual related laws and regulations

Trade Compliance:

Assists with oversight of the AbelConn Export Compliance Program.

• Implements procedures and policies for corporate trade compliance in accordance with approved corporate policy and applicable laws and regulations
• Assists with investigating non-compliance and collaborates with Site management to prepare voluntary self-disclosures and implement corrective action.
• May review outbound shipments for conformance with published guidance from the Contracts & Trade Compliance Manager in their absence
• Participate in compliance audits and/or investigations of export and import activities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in business and/or legal/paralegal
• 1-3 years contract management experience
• Knowledge or experience with electronics
• Some experience in US Government contracting
• Experience in export control preferred
• May require occasional travel

Competencies:

• Must possess high ethical standards
• Strong attention to detail and outcome-oriented focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (clear, concise and professional)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong risk management skills
• Strong negotiations skills
• Ability to be hands-on and dig into the details
• Proven critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Able to work independently and with team members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

AbelConn Electronics is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS 9100 registered, Nadcap Accredited, NASA-STD-8739 and all job duties are to be performed to support the business in meeting all requirements and documented instructions.

Positions with AbelConn involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee’s movement within the facility. As such, AbelConn will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant’s acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.