Contract Specialist

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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Contract Specialist

Manage a portfolio of Vestas contracts to ensure compliance, cost control and risk management. Responsible for operational and commercial (i.e., non-legal) aspects of contractual compliance, execution and performance. Team responsibilities include contracts for wind project development, construction, vendor subcontracts and service operations. Individual specialists may focus in at least one of those areas.

Responsibilities:

• Support Vestas operational colleagues (e.g., development team, project managers, construction managers and service site managers) by interpreting contractual provisions in context of situation in the field; identify possible contractual approaches and negotiating tactics to avoid or resolve customer disputes; and assist implement the chosen strategy through drafting letters, notices and amendments.

• Develop and maintain contracts database that captures life-cycle requirements for easy reference and management of operational and commercial obligations.

• Where appropriate, participate in direct customer conversations and negotiations, as part of coordinated account team or ad hoc team to resolve specific issues.

• Ensure that all contracts and other legal instruments are consistent with Vestas internal guidelines for acceptable commercial commitments and other risk policies.

• Review existing contracts for lessons learned, and direct that input to Sales and Service Sales teams to support negotiation of new sales and service agreements. Review and provide timely input on draft agreements during closing process. Support the handover of close contracts from Sales to Service and Construction teams.

• Develop and maintain very effective professional working relationship with Vestas Sales, Legal, Construction, Development, Finance and other departments.

• Initiate internal process improvements necessary to support job requirements, including document management and reporting tools.

• Identify opportunities to create mutual value for Vestas and customers while protecting Vestas profitability and risk appetite.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in Business Administration or related field, plus three years of directly related experience in administration of service or construction contracts. For some positions, high emphasis on administration of vendor subcontracts. May substitute a graduate law degree plus two years of relevant commercial experience.

• Working knowledge of commercial regulations and law.

• Knowledge of practices, procedures and processes of contract administration as well as interpretation of regulations and contract clauses.

Preferred:

• MBA or JD

• 5+ years of directly related experience in all phases of contracts administration and working knowledge of contract law.

• Experience working in a capital equipment industry with long-term service-related contracts, or a construction related industry.

• Experience working with customers and organizations with multiple operating sites and organizations.

Competencies:

• Advanced oral communication skills with proven ability to prepare clear, concise and compelling written materials; in particular, ability to communicate with field personnel lacking specialized contract knowledge; solid customer presence and ability to negotiate contentious issues.

• Proven capabilities in problem solving, negotiations and conflict resolution.

• Ability to plan, organize, balance responsibilities, prioritize, and maintain assigned workload to meet multiple deadlines. Should be detail oriented.

• High proficiency with standard IT tools including Microsoft Office, and comfort learning and using new internal IT platforms.

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies 
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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