BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates. Requisition ID :17476 Employment Type :Full Time Job Category :Legal Work Location :Davidson, NC (CSC) BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Contract Negotiator will provide end-to-end contracting services primarily for MSC’s business units by negotiating supplier contracts and will contribute to ongoing improvements to simplify and optimize contract templates, standards and processes throughout the contracting cycle. The role will secondarily support the customer contracting team. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Drafts, negotiates, and closes complex contracts in collaboration with appropriate cross-functional departments. + Coordinates contract review process with cross-functional teams from matter intake through final execution and close. + Focal point for all communication with legal, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes. + Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications in accordance with contract policy and processes. + Prepares rationale for contract modifications as a guide to facilitate negotiations between business unit teams and suppliers. + Develops negotiation strategy for and assists business units with complex contractual issues. + When needed, works with outside legal counsel to ensure adherence to and consistency with applicable law and corporate policy. + Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes. + Communicates contract policy and practice as well as provides guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives relating to contract activity. + Analyzes new laws, regulations, and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. + May mentor and train less experienced professionals. + Has a general understanding of the MSC business model and business terms to include pricing, discounts, freight policies, payment terms, rebates, etc. and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications. + Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC’s vision and unity of purpose. + Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required QUALIFICATIONS What You Need: + Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience required. + Minimum of eight years of contract-related experience required. + Juris Doctorate a plus, but not required + Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills required. + Strong to excellent analytical, presentation, and leadership skills required. + Ability to use independent judgment and creativity to resolve contractual issues required. + Excellent internal and external negotiation skills required. + Ability to negotiate complex, non-routine contractual instruments required. + Ability to draft complex, non-routine contractual instruments. + Working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, and applicable public contract law and regulations. + Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment required. + Computer literacy and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software required. Other Requirements: + A valid driver’s license may be required. + This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) Compensation starting at $72100 - $113300 depending on experience. The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change. #LI-Hybrid Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC. Equal Opportunity Statement: At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE (https://jobs.mscdirect.com/content/Acknowledgement/?locale=en\_US&previewLink=true&referrerSave=false) to review.