Contracts Manager (Contract Negotiator)

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

PURPOSE

The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing and assuming the entire contract lifecycle to include driving the negotiation process from start to finish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes the role of the sole driver of the negotiation process.
• Reviews and analyzes builder and general contractor agreements for compliance with BFS risk tolerances.
• Reviews such agreements for key legal and operational concerns and uses independent judgment to determine appropriate method of revision.
• Develops, drafts and approves redlines and/or addenda to such agreements.
• Assists Director of Contracts Management and other Department personnel with coordination and management of critical customer and vendor insurance and contract compliance programs.
• Collaborates with Legal Department staff on priorities, issues, scheduling and interfacing with in-house and external clients.
• Manages tracking, completion and return of contracts either inside or outside the department and company.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years of directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience working in the construction/building materials or industry-adjacent segment preferred.
• Previous legal experience with law firm and/or in-house legal department preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Drafting and negotiating contractual provisions.
• Familiarity with legal terms, documents and filing systems
• Previous legal experience with law firm and/or in-house legal department preferred
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with all levels of personnel
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and various application programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to organize and complete tasks in a timely manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

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