Contracts Manager - Sales

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Job Description

We are looking for a talented Contracts Manager to join our team specializing in Sales for our CUK GENSETS Business Unit in Discovery Park, Sandwich, UK

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead Contract Execution: Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define contract scopes, objectives, and goals.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive plans, set timelines, and monitor project progress to ensure successful contract delivery.
• Manage Issues and Risks: Proactively identify and resolve issues, and implement strategies to mitigate potential risks.
• Ensure Compliance: Draft and revise contracts, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and company policies.
• Negotiate Favorable Terms: Secure advantageous contract terms and pricing through effective negotiation with relevant teams.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, providing financial insights to support decision-making and maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Knowledge Sharing: Document key learnings and best practices to enhance future contract management processes.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong Financial Acumen: Ability to understand and apply financial indicators to inform better business decisions.
• Effective Communication Skills: Capable of delivering clear, audience-specific communications and explaining complex topics in an understandable manner.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Focus on building strong relationships and developing solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Proficient in Contract Management: Skilled in managing contract scope, schedule, resources, and resolving issues, while handling conflicts and complexities effectively.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• Resolving disputes and conflicts that arise during the contract lifecycle.
• Ability to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Reviewing contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and project requirements.
• Developing solutions to complex contractual issues and project challenges

About Us

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Visit EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.