Contracts Administrator jobs in Columbus, OH

POSITION SUMMARY

Works as part of the contract administrator team within the Law Department to protect the company by ensuring that terms and conditions of sales transactions are acceptable. Reviews customer orders to ensure that the customer’s purchase order, proposed terms and conditions, and/or products or services agreements are clearly defined, documented, and in agreement with Vertiv’s terms of sale and internal guidelines. Drafts, edits, and negotiates master sales agreements with customers to ensure that Vertiv legal standards are met for all transactions. Executes established procedures for reviewing and releasing contracts. Contract Administrators (CAs) do not serve as attorneys for Vertiv, but strong analytical skills are required for the position, and an advanced degree in law (e.g., J.D. or equivalent) can be helpful to demonstrating such analytical skill.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiates sales contracts with Vertiv’s business customers for a specific region or specific transaction types (e.g., based on business unit).  
• Identifies and resolves critical differences between Vertiv’s terms and conditions of sale and customers’ proposed terms and conditions (e.g., payment terms, indemnity, liquidated damages, insurance, etc.). Understands the business and legal implications of specific provisions.  
• Drafts and proposes alternative language to efficiently resolve pre-sale contractual negotiations.  
• Collaborates with other members of the Law Department to efficiently review pending sales contracts.  
• Collaborates with Credit, Sales, and other departments to ensure sales contracts align with companywide objectives, and documents results of such collaboration.  
• Monitors the contract approval process to ensure timely and consistent results as measure by sales revenue goals and shipping timing requirements.  
• Maintains databases containing contract information.  
• Collaborates with Risk Management personnel to coordinate requests for certificates of insurance.  
• Other duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher  
• Ability to interpret and draft contract language  
• 1-3 Years of experience or demonstrated interest in contract review and negotiation  
• Excellent written and verbal English skills  
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Ability to work under calmly and efficiently under high-volume workload  
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and work independently  
• Persistent follow-through with professional tone  
• Strong attention to detail  
• Strong interpersonal skills  
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, email, and document scanning  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 2-6 years working for a U.S.-based large corporation  
• Experience reviewing standard terms in commercial sales contracts  
• Familiarity with commercial sales contract documents (proposals, purchase orders, etc.)  
• Work experience in a law-related setting (paralegal, contract review, etc.)  
• Ability to learn information systems and work within multiple information systems  

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $4.4 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.