Experienced Tool Hookup Contract Professional

Samsung Electronics; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Onsite Fitness Facilities

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead contractor agreement terms and data-driven vendor governance on infra projects.

You will coordinate RFP input, maintain contract registers, and drive compliance and risk mitigation. The role requires 5+ years in contract management within high-tech infrastructure, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years in a project management role; 5+ years in contract management preferred.
• Experience negotiating high-value service contracts (> $10M).
• Proven track record of delivering cost-saving or risk-mitigation outcomes through contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate negotiations and execution of contractor agreements; align terms across FS, Procurement and vendors.
• Gather and analyze FS input for RFPs and hand off to Procurement on schedule.
• Maintain master contract register with amendments, dates and key clauses; generate health reports.
• Draft, review and execute contract modifications through legal-finance workflow.
• Track obligations, milestones, deliverables, notices and expiration dates; alert stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Management

Vendor Negotiation

Stakeholder Liaison

Data Analysis

Advanced MS Office

Data Visualization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to join our Infra Innovation Ops team. The ideal candidate will serve as the central liaison for all commercial activities related to contractor agreements, ensuring seamless alignment between Facility Services (FS), Procurement, and external vendors. Key duties include coordinating the negotiation and execution of contract terms and amendments, maintaining comprehensive contract registers and documentation, and tracking obligations, milestones, deliverables, notices, and expiration dates. The role gathers and analyzes data for RFPs from FS, passes it to Procurement, and supports vendor registration, contractor onboarding, and contract close‑out processes. Additionally, the manager safeguards the organization by maintaining records that support claim avoidance and dispute resolution, thereby driving efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation across all infrastructure‑related contracts.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• AligncommercialtermsacrossFacilityServices,Procurement,andvendors;leadnegotiationsandsecureapprovalsforcontractoragreements.
• CollectandanalyzeFSinputforRFPs,embedinsightsintopackage,andhand‑offtoProcurementonschedule.
• Maintainamastercontractregister(includingamendments,dates,andkeyclauses)andgenerateregularhealthreports.
• Coordinatedrafting,review,andexecutionofcontractmodificationsandamendmentsthroughthelegal‑financeworkflow.
• Trackcontractualobligations,milestones,deliverables,notices,andexpirationdates;issuealertstostakeholders.
• Preservedocumentationthatsupportsclaimavoidanceanddisputeresolution;workwithLegaltoaddressissuesearly.
• Managecontractoronboarding(qualifications,insurance,security)andleadcontractclose‑outactivities,capturingperformancemetrics.
• Overseevendorregistration,ensuredataaccuracy,anddrivecontinuous‑improvementinitiatives(processenhancements,KPIdashboards,training).

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

Education,Training,Certification(s)andMinimum#YearsRequired:

• Bachelor’sdegreeinBusiness,Law,Engineering,SupplyChain,oracloselyrelatedfield.
• AMaster’sdegree(MBA,M.S.inContractManagement,etc.)ispreferredbutnotmandatory.
• 3yearsminimumexperienceworkinginaprojectmanagementrole
• 5+yearsofdirectcontract‑managementexperience,preferablyinasemiconductor,high‑tech,orlarge‑scaleinfrastructureenvironment.
• Atleast2yearsofexperiencenegotiatinghigh‑valueservicecontracts(>$10M).
• Proventrackrecordofdeliveringcost‑savingorrisk‑mitigationoutcomesthroughcontractnegotiations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellentcommunicationandinterpersonalskills:effectivelyliaisewithdiversestakeholders.
• Self‑motivatedandstrongatmotivatingothers: driveteammomentumandownership.
• Excellentorganizationalskills: assesssituations,setpriorities,andmanageworkloadefficiently.
• Strongcritical‑thinkingandproblem‑solvingabilities: identifyrootcausesandimplementeffectivesolutions.
• Flexible,adaptable,andteam‑oriented: thriveindynamic,collaborativeenvironments.
• Highlevelofintegrityanddiscretion: handleconfidentialandsensitiveinformationresponsibly.
• Focusedoncontinuousimprovement: excelinfast‑paced,changingsettings.
• Highinitiativeanddesireforongoingimprovement: proactivelyseekopportunitiestoenhanceprocesses.
• Detail‑orientedandtask‑focused: valuecustomerservice,teamwork,andflexibility.
• Abilitytomeetduedatesforactionitems: consistentlydeliveronschedule.
• Punctualandflexibleforonsitework: dependablepresencewhenneededon‑site.
• Financialanalysisability: readbillofmaterials,costbreakdowns,paymentschedules;performcost‑benefitanalyticsforRFPs.
• AdvancedMSOfficeskills: Excel(pivottables/macros)andPowerPointexpertise. Data‑visualizationcompetence: PowerBIorTableauformilestone/KPIdashboards. Strongstakeholdercommunication&influence: translatecomplextermsfortechnicalandbusinessaudiences;driveconsensusacrossFS,Procurement,Legal,andEngineering. Organizationaldiscipline&attentiontodetail: managemultiplecontractsanddeadlineswithouterrors;maintainaccurateamendmenthistories.
• Desired(butnotrequired): CertifiedCommercialContractsManager(CCCM)orCertifiedProfessionalContractsManager(CPCM);PMPorsimilarproject‑managementcredential;experienceinsemiconductororlarge‑scaleinfrastructureenvironments.

The current base salary range for this role is between $84,000 - $135,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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