Global Contracts & Negotiations Lead

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. in Maryland seeks a contracts professional to draft, negotiate and interpret commercial and government contracts with customers and resellers.

The role includes evaluating proposals, advising on contractual risks, negotiating orders under master agreements, and ensuring compliance with corporate directives and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate with internal teams to ensure contract performance and maintain files.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and interpret commercial and gov’t contracts between RSNA and its customers and resellers.
• Write, analyze and respond to requests for proposal or quote.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual and operational risks and options for mitigation.
• Negotiate customer orders under existing master agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Global Directives, corporate policies, contract provisions and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare business correspondence with customers and coordinate with functional departments to ensure contract performance.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files.
• Collaborate with contract administrators to ensure accuracy and completeness of their work from a technical perspective.
• Review contract templates, contract clauses, policies and procedures, to identify areas of improvement based on changes in laws, regulations or business practices.
• Research a broad range of contractual and regulatory matters to support the company’s business initiatives, and provide accurate and timely advice to a diverse, cross-functional group of internal clients.
• Provide subject matter expertise and lead customer negotiations.
• Work with Trade Compliance department regarding end-user certificates and other export administration tasks.
• Proficient use of software platforms (i.e., Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Deltek, SAP) as needed to perform tasks.

Job description

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. in Maryland seeks a contracts professional to draft, negotiate and interpret commercial and government contracts with customers and resellers.

The role includes evaluating proposals, advising on contractual risks, negotiating orders under master agreements, and ensuring compliance with corporate directives and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate with internal teams to ensure contract performance and maintain files.