French Contracts Specialist

Description

Who we are:

Steelcase was founded as an office furniture maker, and we've evolved into the global leader in workplace solutions. We apply our insights to the intersection of space, technology, and furniture, helping individuals and teams in leading companies around the world to have a better day at work.

We pursue innovation, strive for sustainability and develop insights in every part of our business.

We are seeking a Contract Specialist to support primarily on contracts for international customers, responsible for providing strategic contract consultation to develop beneficial contracts for Steelcase and the Steelcase dealer network that minimize legal and business risks and foster growth and profitability. Part of the Pricing & Contracts Team. Supporting the Sales Organization and collaborating with experts and leaders from Pricing, Proposals, Credit, Finance, Legal, Order Fulfillment, Logistics. 

Primary responsibilities

• Draft, review and assist in the negotiation of sales agreements with strategic accounts (such as project agreements in various countries in Europe, Middle East & Africa and master supply agreements in various countries or with a regional or worldwide scope). 
• Analyze contract terms and conditions to verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate policies and team guidelines and identify business and legal risks; draft redlined recommendations, formulate risk mitigation and transfer solutions to minimize risks.
• Collaborate with the pricing team to document the pricing terms of the contracts. 
• Support upon request the sales organization in the direct negotiations of the contract terms and conditions with customers’ procurement groups or legal counsels.
• Coach and provide individual and team training to the sales organization on contract strategies and topics.
• Contribute to developing processes and digital tools to enhance the visibility of contract terms within the organization and efficient management of the contract lifecycle.

Required Skills

• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English, good speaking and writing skills in French mandatory. Most of the contracts are in English; the role includes support to the French-speaking markets as well.
• Strong research and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and good teamwork capabilities across functions and geographies (the teams are distributed across several countries and regions).
• Ability to manage small projects.
• Hands-on mentality and ability to handle multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, results oriented, good common sense and curiosity. 

Required Experience

• University Degree in Law, Business or related studies required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of contract management experience or legal experience with specific focus on contract review and negotiation.
• Exposure to international legal and business environment.
• Experience with contract workflow and contract life cycle management tools highly desired.

Benefits:

At Steelcase we care about our employees and we want to recognize their effort through a significant package of benefits which includes fixed and flexible benefits (16.175 RON gross per employee/year). 

• Flexible benefits budget that can be spent on any of the following options: 
• Reimbursement of your outside country vacation up to 4.500 RON/year and vacation vouchers for Internal tourism
• Trainings and accreditation in accordance with your job description
• Reimbursement for public transportation or fuel
• Work from Home financial support (160 RON/month)
• Meal tickets
• Private pension
• Gift vouchers for special events according to the legislation: Christmas, Easter, 8th March, 1st of June
• Culture vouchers (for bookshops, theaters, cinemas, festivals, concerts etc.)
• Sports discounts for gyms, spa & relax, sport equipment and articles... and others.

Fixed benefits: 

• 25-30 days of annual leave (depending on your seniority)
• Healthcare Subscription at Regina Maria: Expert Complete package
• Private Life Insurance, with coverage for temporary work incapacity and critical illness up to 90000 RON
• Private Health Insurance with coverage for hospitalization and surgery costs up to 8000 RON/year
• Financial support for special life events
• Work anniversary and birthday kits
• Learning & Development opportunities via Udemy, EdX, internal training etc.
• Office perks: fruits & goodies in the office & well-being initiatives
• Hybrid model of work and flexible program.