Sr Contracts Specialist

AMETEK, Inc.; Collegeville (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to support its EMIP Division. This full-time role involves reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with company standards, and collaborating with various business units. The ideal candidate will possess a paralegal certificate or be a licensed attorney, with at least 5 years of experience in contract management. This position offers a dynamic work environment, where you will tackle complex contracting issues and contribute to risk mitigation strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for legal compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Paralegal certificate or attorney license required.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and terms.
• Work with business teams to align agreement terms with business needs.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Licensed Attorney

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Title: Senior Contracts Specialist

Reporting directly to the EMIP DVP Finance, the Senior Contracts Specialist will support AMETEK’s EMIP Division. This is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with members of the Law Department as necessary, as well as independently. The Senior Contracts Specialist will ensure that:

1. Review and negotiation of commercial agreements (including NDAs, master supply agreements, and PO T&Cs) for the EMIP business units are conducted in accordance with AMETEK standards.
2. All required documentation is maintained per customer and AMETEK requirements.
3. Serve as a resource to EMIP business units for general contracting matters.

Major Duties:

• Review, draft, negotiate, and edit commercial contracts and terms, such as Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales/Supply/Purchase Agreements, Sales Representative and Distributor Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and Master Agreements.
• Work with business teams to ensure agreement terms align with key business points and risk mitigation standards.
• Understand company contracting policies and identify commercial and legal risks.
• Manage and update form documents to comply with legal and operational requirements.
• Investigate and resolve contractual issues and disputes, escalating to the Law Department as appropriate.
• Assess business and legal risks and facilitate appropriate risk mitigation.
• Escalate legal and factual issues to assist in resolution.
• Coordinate with Risk Management regarding contractual insurance requirements.
• Work with Corporate legal to ensure all actions are consistent with legal requirements.

Education/Experience:

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a licensed Attorney.
• 5+ years of experience in drafting, editing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus but not required.
• Customer service experience to support internal EMIP clients.
• Experience with Export Control Regulations is a plus but not required.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Sales or customer service experience with significant customer contact.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Word; experienced in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to handle high volume, work under deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• In-person or hybrid work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) is desirable but not required.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000

Incentive: None

Note: The salary range is a good faith estimate; actual offers depend on experience, skills, qualifications, market considerations, and location.

Additional Information:

For more about AMETEK's benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with annual sales over $7 billion. We are committed to a safer, sustainable, and productive world through innovative technology. Employing 21,000 colleagues across 35 countries, grounded in our core values of Ethics, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility, AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is part of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability should call 1-866-263-8359.