Contracts Manager

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage contracting workflow from initial request through to signature cycle working closely with all departments.
• Under supervision of legal counsel, draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of standard vendor contracts, including subscription agreements, confidentiality, master supply and services agreements, SOWs, distribution agreements, and independent contractor agreements.
• Manage contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and terminations, negotiating terms that align with changing business needs.
• Review lease documents, including amendments and terminations.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and enforceability.
• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies, U.S. regulations, and, where applicable, international legal standards.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, and business teams to ensure contracts reflect business goals while managing risk.
• Maintain contract templates and support the development of standardized contract templates, playbooks, process improvements, and internal knowledge management resources.
• Track contract lifecycle events (renewals, terminations, obligations) using contract management tools or systems.
• Support implementation and adoption of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
• Manage record keeping for contract-related correspondence and documentation, as well as all internal department files and resources.
• Be a trusted business partner providing timely, thoughtful, and helpful responses to requests from internal customers regarding company policies, legal issues, and risk tolerance.
• Use good judgment in knowing when to escalate issues within the legal team for further evaluation or approval.
• Resolve contract disputes, conflicts, and issues that may arise during the contract lifecycle through effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor vendor performance against contract obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs), and take corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• 5+ years of contracts management, operations, or other comparable experience in a corporate setting, in-house legal department, or law firm.
• Strong understanding of commercial and supply chain contracting principles.
• A demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of common contractual issues associated with commercial agreements.
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and managing multiple complex contracts.
• Expert at MSWord Track Changes, DocuSign, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience with contract management software or CLM tools is a plus (e.g., Ironclad, Coupa, SAP Ariba).
• Able to meet deadlines and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure contract compliance and successful execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology landscapes, emerging trends, and market dynamics to drive innovation in contract management practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• A strong sense of working in a collaborative environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or a certification as an ABA-approved paralegal.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and/or veteran status.

Additional Job Information:

N/A