Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Location : Cincinnati, OH, US, 45201 Workplace Environment : Hybrid Company : AmeriGas Propane, Inc.

This is a hybrid role and candidate must live within 50 miles from an AmeriGas location. When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation's premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States. Applications for this position will be accepted until November 14, 2025.

Job Summary (Purpose)

The Contract Manager (CM) reports to the Sr. Director of Commercial Sales and Retention and is responsible for overseeing the creation, negotiation, and management of contracts throughout their entire lifecycle to ensure the organization's interests are protected and compliance is maintained. The CM will oversee the contract process for commercial customers and support the Territory Sales Managers and the Territory Sales Representatives with contract edits. The CM will serve as the initial point of contact for contract redlines and will be the liaison with the legal team and sales leadership to ensure that contract changes meet legal and business requirements.

Key Characteristics

Established sales and contracting experience with effective leadership skills. Has a proven track record of organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contract Creation : Drafting and preparing contract documents, including templates for various agreements with customers to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and company standards.
• Negotiation : Negotiating contract terms and conditions to ensure they are accurate, reasonable, and align with company objectives.
• Compliance & Risk Management : Ensuring contracts comply with company policies, regulations, and laws, and identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with contracts. Stay up-to-date on changes to relevant laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lifecycle Management : Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial request and drafting through negotiation, execution, and renewal or termination and addressing any issues that arise.
• Record Management : Organizing, maintaining, and safely storing all contract-related documents for easy accessibility. Maintain a centralized and organized repository of all contract-related documents, correspondence, and versions to ensure accessibility and serve as an audit trail.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with various internal departments, such as legal, finance, sales, and operations to ensure contractual terms meet business objectives and regulatory requirements to ensure smooth contract progression. Prepare and present reports on contract performance, metrics, and status to senior management.
• Process Improvement : Developing and implementing efficient company-wide procedures and policies for contract management and utilizing technology to streamline processes.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent skills to negotiate terms effectively and communicate complex contractual information to diverse stakeholders. Excellent communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills to achieve high level of customer satisfaction. Meticulous focus on contractual language and requirements to avoid errors and ensure compliance. Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks. Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Ability to initiate collaboration efforts with peers and other departments to solve complex problems and anticipate requests and issues before they arise. Strong time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple contracts and deadlines. Strong leadership qualities to guide contract processes and collaborate effectively with teams.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, finance, or related field. Advanced certifications like Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) are preferred

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years of experience with reviewing and redlining customer contracts. Familiarity with the propane distribution industry (or similar industry) and associated business and legal risks. Individual must have strong organizational and communication skills.

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices. AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis. The pay for this position ranges from $102,000.00 to $125,000.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. This is the Company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation / paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and / or works. Nearest Major Market : Cincinnati Job Segment : Contract Manager, Compliance, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Manager, Legal, Healthcare, Management