Commercial Contracts Specialist III

The Commercial Contracts Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the Sales organization and the Law Department ensuring efficient accurate and compliant negotiation and execution of all contracts and agreements.  

Contract Management & Negotiation 

• Serve as the primary liaison between Sales and Legal bringing the right stakeholders together to resolve issues and advance customer and subcontractor agreements from review through execution. 

• Lead the commercial review and negotiation of large complex contracts including pricing terms deliverables compliance requirements and allocation of risk. Partner with Legal on contractual language and matters requiring legal review. 

• Lead the review and negotiation of solicitation terms and conditions supporting the development of compliant and competitive proposals  

Contract Lifecycle and Renewals 

• Own the day-to-day movement of contracts through internal review and approval workflows. Track open items follow up with decision-makers and escalate issues that could delay a proposal award or execution. 

• Maintain complete contract records and a central view of active agreements key obligations milestones expiration dates and renewal opportunities so Sales and other stakeholders can act in time. 

• Partner with the Aftermarket team to identify upcoming renewals coordinate customer engagement resolve outstanding terms and complete extensions before agreements expire. 

Cross-Functional Leadership and Compliance 

• Work with Legal Sales Operations Procurement Finance Intellectual Property and other teams to develop negotiation positions address contract issues and reach commercially sound outcomes. 

• Define and communicate each stakeholders role in negotiations RFP reviews and renewals using the companys RACIX framework. Keep responsibility and approval paths clear as work progresses. 

• Ensure contract activities meet applicable federal requirements customer obligations and internal policies. Support contract audits internal reviews and reporting as needed. 

• Identify recurring bottlenecks and lessons learned then improve contract templates playbooks approval workflows and other practices that strengthen contract execution. 

Compliance & Continuous Improvement 

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations internal policies and customer requirements. 

• Identify opportunities to improve contract templates playbooks and cross-functional processes. 

• Support audits internal reviews and reporting related to contract compliance and performance. 

• Apply lessons learned to strengthen contract operations and commercial practices. 

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

  Education Requirements:  

• Bachelors degree required; preferred fields include business/finance legal studies or contract management. 

• Professional qualification in contract management is desirable.

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

Knowledge: 

• Understanding of contract law risk management and negotiation strategies. 

• Experience with federal state and local government contracting strongly preferred. 

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools. 

Skills: 

• Strong contract negotiation skills especially with complex high-value agreements. 

• Excellent communication organization and analytical abilities. 

• Ability to identify risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Experience with contract management or CRM systems is a plus. 

Competencies: 

• Highly collaborative able to work across diverse teams. 

• Skilled in stakeholder communication and relationship management. 

• Ability to maintain accurate auditable commercial records. 

Planning and Decision Making: 

• Plan and execute assigned contract activities independently. 

• Make timely decisions within delegated authority. 

• Escalate issues appropriately and work closely with legal SMEs when needed. 

Impact and Scope: 

• Protect the company from undue risk. 

• Support enhanced commercial outcomes including revenue margin and operational efficiency. 

Key Internal and External Relationships: 

• VP of Sales 

• Legal Counsel and Contract Specialists 

• Sales Teams 

• Aftermarket Teams 

• Procurement 

• Finance 

• Customer and Supplier Representatives 

Additional Information :

We offer

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $105600 - $158400/yr (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at Careers Smiths Detection.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

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All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment based solely on their skills experience and ability to perform the job. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We value professionalism integrity and respect in our workplace and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment based solely on their skills experience and ability to perform the job. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We value professionalism integrity and respect in our workplace and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time