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Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Thermo FisherNew Bloomfield, PA, US
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Contract Specialist

Become part of our top-tier team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Contract Specialist of Sales and Service Operations Group. You will demonstrate your contract knowledge and legal expertise to manage sales and service contracts seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review, evaluate, and prepare various sales and service-related documents, including RFQs, RFPs, Purchase Orders, Solicitation / Tenders (Bids), Service Contracts, and Sales / Service Master Agreements, ensuring compliance with corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
  • Review full contract document packages, applying our checklist and understanding legal, financial, and business risks.
  • Communicate potential exposures to company decision-makers effectively and efficiently to determine whether to accept or negotiate alternative terms.
  • Understand commercial sales and service basics, such as pricing, delivery, incoterms, warranty, payment terms, book and ship activities, and revenue recognition.
  • Collaborate with the legal department and other teams to propose alternative contract terms when customer and company terms differ.
  • Apply the risk profile / assessment matrix across product families using corporate guidelines and raise concerns as necessary.
  • Translate documents between English and Korean as required.
  • Coordinate the tender / contract process, including document preparation and approval.
  • Collaborate with various groups across Thermo Fisher Scientific, including sales, service, order management, legal, and finance.
  • Maintain updated centralized contract files and a database of reviewed and negotiated agreements and bids.
  • Support Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology and participate in initiatives as needed.
  • Be flexible and willing to take on additional duties as assigned.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

  • Preferred Bachelor's degree in the legal field or equivalent business experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in contract review / tender support.
  • Over 5 years of professional experience is preferred.
  • Proficient communication skills in both written and oral English and Korean.
  • Good judgment balancing business and commercial needs with potential risks and customer requests.
  • Detail oriented with a high degree of integrity, intensity, and involvement.
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight schedules, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and integrative working style.
  • Flexibility and a positive attitude towards change.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM is a bonus.
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