What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator position at Sigmaways Inc?
We are looking for a Contract Manager for our direct client who will work with the Legal & Compliance team and various business representatives to support contract and project management functions of the company’s smart logistics business.
Responsibilities:
- Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts.
- Draft, review, edit, and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, and warehouse management agreements.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters.
- Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support for the day-to-day activities of Legal & Compliance.
- Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders.
- Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes.
- Maintain accurate and organized contract records in the team’s shared folders and files.
- Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry.
- Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a contract manager, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry.
- High energy, fast learner, flexible, and able to execute in a fast-paced, very diverse environment.
- Ability to prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure, and work extended hours as required.
- Well-organized and detail-oriented with an outstanding work ethic and customer-oriented attitude.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
- Strong administrative, and interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.
- Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Work across time zones and cultures with a cross-functional group of stakeholders
- Proficient with software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); and ability to conduct internet research and learn to use internal contract management tools such as Cello, our integrated logistics platform.
- Experience in the logistics and supply chain industry is Required.
