Contract Specialist

The Contract Specialist acts as a strategic contract reviewer and business risk advisor for Shaw Industries Commercial Division driving sound decision-making across customer agreements. This role evaluates commercial contracts identifies risk and assesses operational and financial impacts to proactively resolve issues prior to Legal engagement. Thisrole isbased in Cartersville GA and works in a hybrid way with 3 days/ weekin office.

Responsibilities:

Contract Review & Risk Identification:

• Independently review all incoming contractsbefore legal review including NDAs MSAs RFP terms rebate agreements pricing agreements and other commercial customer contracts.

• Identifyand assess business risks including financial exposure operationalimpacts andpricing implications and non-standard contractual requirements.

• Flag contract provisions likely to require Legal review and prepare concise summaries of key issues risks and recommended business positions.

• Proactively resolve business-related issues with Sales Strategic Accounts customers and internal stakeholdersbeforeLegal escalation.

• Evaluate contract structures and commercial terms to ensure alignment with Shaws businessobjectives operational capabilities and risk tolerance.

Negotiation & Business Support:

• Support commercial discussions and negotiations related to contract terms pricing structures rebate programs and customer requirements.

• Recommend alternative contract language for business concerns commercial positions and risk mitigation strategies.

• Partner with Legal by providing business context contract history customer background and recommended negotiation positions.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales and Strategic Accounts teams throughout the contract development and negotiation process.

Contract Compliance Pricing & Administration:

• Monitor executed agreements to ensure ongoing compliance with customer contractual obligations and Shaw business requirements.

• Maintain contract records amendments renewals pricing schedules rebate structures and supporting documentation within Salesforce and approved contract management systems.

• Coordinate andfacilitatecontract-related pricing requests approvals updates and renewals in partnership with Sales Leadership Finance Commercial Leadership and Contract Administration.

• Generate analyze and distribute contract compliance reports pricing updates customer-specific contract summaries rebate reports funding fee reports and other operational reporting asrequiredwhile tracking key contractual milestones including customer commitments notice periods and renewal timelines.

• Support implementation of customer contract terms by coordinating with internal departments to ensure contractual obligations are understood and executed properly.

Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and implement processes that improve contract quality compliance accuracy and cycle time.

• Maintainaccuratecontract documentationrepositoriesand reporting processes.

• Train and mentor internal stakeholders on contract requirements risk identification compliance obligations reporting procedures and best practices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to contract management systems reporting tools pricing workflows and business processes.

Relationship Management:

• Build strong relationships with Sales Strategic Accounts Legal and externalstakeholders

• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned market segments

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Supply Chain Management or a related field and 2-3 years of commercial contract pricing sales operations procurement or related experience; OR 5-7 years of progressive experience in contract administrationRFPscontract management commercial operations pricing or customer agreement management in lieu of a degree.

• Proven ability to review and interpret contractagreementsidentifybusiness risk and recommend solutions

• Experience partnering cross-functionally withSales Finance and Legalto support contract development negotiations and execution

• Working knowledge ofpricing structures rebate programs and customer agreements including financial and margin implications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability totranslate complex contract language into clear business insights and actionable recommendations

• Abilityandwillingnessto work in a hybrid way in Cartersville GA 3 days a week depending on theneeds of the business travelscheduleand collaboration focus.

Highly preferred experiences andskills:

• Experience supporting cooperative purchasing programs (Sourcewell OMNIA Partners GSA or similar contract vehicles) including contract administration compliance renewals and customer support for government education or healthcare customers.

• Salesforce (or similar CRM systems)

• Proficiencyin Microsoft 365

Competencies:

• Plan and Organize

• Demonstrate Good Judgement

• Drive Results

• Build Trusting Relationships

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employeeassistanceprogram

• Health savings account

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• 401K and Retirement Plans

• Product discounts for employees

• Adoptionassistance

• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton GA and Cartersville GA locations)

Shaw Commercial is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the worlds most creative and innovative environments. Our vast sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace healthcare hospitality education and multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work learn live play and heal. Shaw Commercial is a part of Shaw Industries a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 18000 associates worldwide.

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