Contracts Manager

Work Location Type: Hybrid 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Compensation

The base salary for this role ranges between $103,760 - $142,670, with eligibility for an incentive target of 15% which is contingent upon achieving both individual and company performance objectives.

The pay range above is not a guarantee of compensation but reflects the potential total compensation for this role at the time of this posting based on the assigned job grade.  Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as geographic work location, relevant experience and individual skills.  The stated range is a reasonable estimate and may change over time; final compensation may fall above or below the range provided.  Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or discontinue its compensation and benefits programs at any time, in accordance with applicable law.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Details
 

The Contracts Manager is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, drafting and interpreting commercial and government tenders and contracts, with the objective of identifying and mitigating business and contracting risks. Working alongside legal and business stakeholders, the primary focus will be on sales contracts, with secondary focus on direct and indirect procurement contracts. Contract types to navigate include contract templates, customer/vendor templates, amendments, confidentiality agreements, RFX documents, and purchase order terms and conditions (and others).

You Will
 

• Generate agreements from standard approved templates.
• Assist business teams in their review of tender and contract documentation, and provide recommendations on contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure that the necessary internal stakeholders have been canvassed on identified legal and commercial issues and internal approvals have been received to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Recommend alternative or additional bid or contract wording to mitigate, contain and/or transfer risk exposures and address contingencies.
• Negotiate legal and selected business issues directly with customers and legal counterparts
• Liaise with sales and supplier management partners to answer questions about processes, matter status, contracts, and other inquiries.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying, developing and implementing new forms, templates, and process to support business initiatives, while identifying and addressing risk exposure to existing documents.
• Report to the legal team on contracting and risk issues where significant legal implications arise from the contracting process, and provide assistance as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
  Work together with senior members of Grainger’s Corporate Affairs team on project-based legal assignments and initiatives.
  Embrace curiosity with a continuous learning mindset.

You Have
 

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 7+ years Contract drafting and negotiating experience required with excellent knowledge of business and legal terms and conditions and risk management, preferably in distribution (industrial, commercial, or retail) or manufacturing. required
• Formal legal training would be a significant asset
• Strong ability to identify relevant issues resulting from contract wording and terms
• Strong understanding of contract terminology, practices (including drafting principles) and concepts
• Excellent business acumen, sound judgment, and solid negotiation skills
• Proven track record in drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating a diverse range of contracts with the ability to do so without significant supervision
• Detail-orientated with exceptional organizational/time-management and analytical abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English is required, with proficiency in French considered a significant asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills to inspire trust and confidence
• Ability to deal with concurrent tasks for multiple internal clients in a time sensitive manner
• Team orientation with a “can do” attitude, exhibiting ability to get along with diverse corporate professionals and work with personnel at all levels within the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint. Experience with AI tools or legal tech tools would be considered and asset

Rewards and Benefits:
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

DEI Statement:

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.