Contracts AdministratorJob Location(s) US-MO-Saint LouisPosted Date 2 days ago(12/31/2018 11:08 AM)Job ID 2018-6572# of Openings 1Category Corporate - AdministrativeOverview At Perficient were proud to be publicly recognized as a Top Workplace year after year. This is due, in no small part, to our entrepreneurial attitude and collaborative spirit that sets us apart and keeps our colleagues impassioned, driven, and fulfilled. Perficient currently has a career opportunity for a Contracts Administrator in our Corporate office located in St. Louis, MO. The Contract Administrator will work as a lead member of the Contracts team to ensure contract terms meet company legal and business goals and standards through effective drafting, negotiation and coordination. This role is responsible for collaborating with various levels of the organization preparing contract documents that protect the interests of Perficient, and will serve as a liaison between operations, sales, talent acquisition, and finance in the review, prioritization, and oversight of the contracting process to ensure prompt completion of the contract cycle. The Contract Administrator must efficiently manage a large volume and variety of contracts, negotiating numerous agreements simultaneously while identifying issues for attorney support where appropriate. Being a leader and advisor is an expectation of this position. ResponsibilitiesSubject matter expert on company policies relating to contracts and the contracting process. Performs analysis and assessment of contract risk and advises stakeholders of appropriate risk mitigation strategy to protect the organization. Acts as full spectrum liaison between customer/vendor and sales/talent acquisition, operations, and finance. Maintains constant communication with team and key stakeholders to ensure timely contract progress and decision-making.Ensures accuracy of preparation of company contracts. Handles initial intake of customer legal questions/ issues/notices.Handles organization and maintenance of all company contracts.Ensures organization is in compliance with all contracts. Monitors compliance.Initiates recommendations for updates to company standard templates and assists in drafting new templates as needed by the business.Provides scheduled reporting and ad hoc reporting as required.Builds positive relationships and partnerships across the business and functional teams.Provides escalation assistance to team members; recommends potential solutions to issues; follows established escalation procedures; resolves complex issues.Assists with the development and communications of standards, processes, and procedures across responsibilities.Meets deadlines while producing quality results.Works under minimal supervision. QualificationsRequired:Hands-on experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts. Law firm/in-house corporate experiences a plus. Services industry experience a plus.High level of responsiveness and exceptional customer service.Self-motivated individual who has the adaptability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual; possesses a whatever it takes philosophy.Well-developed skills and knowledge base in the field of services contracts is essential. Excellent negotiating skills.Ability to change priorities dependent upon organizational need.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, be detail oriented, manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.Excellent problem-solving capability and out of the box thinking to ensure forward movement in contracting process.Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.Bachelor's degree in related business field and/or paralegal training required.Minimum 2 years of contract administration experience. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products.Experience working with Contracts in a consulting company, preferred. Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work. More About Perficient Perficient is the leading digital transformation consulting firm serving Global 2000 and enterprise customers throughout North America. With unparalleled information technology, management consulting and creative capabilities, Perficient and its Perficient Digital agency deliver vision, execution and value with outstanding digital experience, business optimization and industry solutions. Our work enables clients to improve productivity and competitiveness; grow and strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and partners; and reduce costs. Perficient's professionals serve clients from a network of offices across North America and offshore locations in India and China. Traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, Perficient is a member of the Russell 2000 index and the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Perficient is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national, origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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