At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Position Description
As a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for the review and execution of all contracts for the Modine Data Centers – North America team. As we continue to enter new markets and advance our products for the fast-growing data center business, our ability to efficiently and effectively manage contracts is critical to our success and long-term position in the global marketplace. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating, negotiating, finalizing, and monitoring contracts for an organization.
To excel in this role, you must be able to establish the potential benefits and disadvantages of any contract. Candidates must have a comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, an excellent command of verbal and written English, and strong attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
- Create, review, and support negotiations and execute a wide variety of contracts covering a range of transactions
- Internal contract reviews, making recommendations and following through on the contracts through completion of the project.
- Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders in connection with contract generation
- Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained
- Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress
- Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters
- Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension, or renewal according to what is best for the company
- Collaborate with a legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, and office staff
- Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they are in compliance with company policies and all applicable federal and state regulations
- Clearly explain contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language
- Provide support and advice on potential new businesses opportunities
- Ensure contract compliance in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or finance preferred
- 3 plus years of experience in contract review and follow through or other relevant role
- Understanding and experience of the key concepts and legal provisions of contracts
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously
- Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and creatively address a wide-range of matters
- Confidence to successfully review, make recommendations, support negotiations and execute contracts
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in government contracts a plus
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
