Contracts Specialist (PR26036)

Job # PR26036 Job Title Contracts Specialist Office Location Roanoke, VA or Houston, TX Preferred Business Function /Department E&IS/Commercial Sales Territory, if applicable NA General Role Description Lead the review and participate in the negotiation of commercial contract terms related to the sale and supply of inverters, drives, motors, and associated service offerings to enable achievement of the business unit’s Mid-Range Plan (MRP) and the long-term, healthy, sustainable, and profitable growth of the Company Role Accountabilities - Review and participate in the negotiation of commercial aspects of client contracts, supply agreements, service agreements, and purchase order terms - Provide commercial review of EPC flow downs, utility/ISO/RTO compliance exhibits for Solar, BESS and motor drive systems deals - Identify and assess contractual risks related to warranty, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, and other commercial terms per company guidelines - Facilitate coordination among internal stakeholders, including sales, engineering, project management, procurement, finance and legal during contract negotiations - Develop risk assessment tools to analyze commercial contractual risks against business unit guidelines - Analyze contract terms and conditions to ensure they comply with approved templates or prior transaction documents - Maintain contract documentation and records within contract management systems - Collaborate on complex contract negotiations in commercial transactions for capital goods, industrial equipment, and services, as needed - Advise internal stakeholders, including Commercial Director, General Managers and Vice President on contractual terms and associated risk exposure, as needed - Collaborate with legal team and business unit leadership to address complex contractual matters - Proactively and positively promote and exemplify the Company brand to internal and external contacts, and the general public - Proactively and positively promote a culture of superior performance, ethical conduct, professional development, and personal learning, by setting an example for others to follow General Employee Accountabilities - Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager - Give manager best advice - Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified - Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager - Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment - Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws - Recommend viable improvements proactively - Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, legal studies, or related field or equivalent via education and/or experience 3 years of experience in contract negotiations or commercial administration in corporate or legal environment Demonstrated experience working with industrial equipment, energy, or power systems industries Advanced understanding of commercial contract terms and risk allocation Strong negotiation, written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 20%, sometimes with limited notice Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in business administration or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or similar contract management or paralegal certification - Experience in power electronics, inverter systems, medium voltage drives, or motor control systems - 5 years of experience in power conversion equipment, EPC, renewable energy utility-scale or oil and gas project contracts negotiations - Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards - Knowledge of UCC, commercial law principles, or international trade terms (Incoterms) Hiring Range: $72,250-$108,350 Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website : https://www.tmeic.com/ . To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer