Contracts Analyst

Company: STERIS
Location: Mentor
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and procedural products and services, focused primarily on the critical markets of healthcare, pharmaceutical and research and medical devices. Our mission is to help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. We have 12,000 employees worldwide, with over 3,000 in Customer-facing sales and service roles. Founded as Innovative Medical Technologies in Ohio in 1985, the company was renamed STERIS in 1987. Many of the businesses that have been acquired and integrated into STERIS have much longer operating histories, notably the American Sterilizer Company founded in 1894. The STERIS Vision is inspired by our Customers' efforts to create a healthier and safer world, and guided by our legacy of leadership and innovation; we strive to be a Great Company. To STERIS, this means we will make a difference by providing world-class product and service solutions for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders. Position Summary Do you have strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills to manage priorities and workflow? Join our team as a Contracts Analyst that will serve as a key contract resource to Customers, field personnel, and strategic sales leadership. Additionally, this role will ensure all Customer requirements are met within the STERIS Corporate profitability objectives. The right candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for Customer contract legal terms & conditions, instruct business rules, partnering with business process owners to ensure that STERIS can execute. In addition the will ensure accurate and timely responses for Business & Legal aspects for Project RFP's and Strategic Accounts RFPs & associated contracts using Corporate Counsel and External Legal Counsel as needed to ensure appropriate risk mitigation. Duties * Review, draft, and negotiate legal & Business terms for a variety of commercial agreements such as RFIs, RFP's, Master Services Agreements, Customer Contracts, Business Associate Agreements, and provide data for nondisclosure agreements.* Prepare, review, analyze, and negotiate complex commercial agreements (e.g., PO's, SOWs, etc.) adhering to STERIS Legal & Business guidelines.* Analyze contract terms and conditions to determine compliance and assess corporate risk, while acquiring appropriate stakeholder feedback.* Develop & drive adoption of standard operating procedures for proper storing of documentation and leverage metrics to assess business impact and results (i.e., measure cycle time, contract expiration dates, etc.).* Provide guidance on contract matters to business units or other operational staff, including training to new business unit managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.Education Degree * Master's Degree in LawRequired Experience * Juris Doctorate required.* Minimum 3 years of legal experience; demonstrated experience in corporate contract negotiations.* Deep understanding of corporate liabilities.Skills * Excellent contract negotiation skills, with experience in corporate contract negotiations with external Customers or equivalent environment.* Strong leadership, analyticaland problem solving skills.* Excellent organization and time-management skills, accuracy and attention to detail is essential.* Strong ability to multitask and set priorities to meet competing deadlinesfor many jobs in various phases of completion.* Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team, in a fast-paced environment; must be a self-starter able to work well under pressure with strict deadlines.* Excellent computer experience (including database management). Ability to navigate both internal & external data sources to uncover insight & opportunities.Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).#LI-KW1

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