Contract Specialist - Supply Chain Management (remote) - Enterprise Holdings

As we continue to build our team in support of our vision to be the world’s best and most trusted mobility company, we are excited to announce an opening for a Contract Specialist!

The primary responsibility of the Contract Specialist is to write and maintain contracts, statements of work (SOW), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), addendums, maintenance agreements, contract templates and other related documents. The Contract Specialist will negotiate basic terms and conditions with suppliers and use the Coupa contract lifecycle management tool to track current contract obligations and implement contract management best practices. In this role, the Contract Specialist will advise internal teams on the various legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to commercial agreements and will assist with the continuous development of contract processes. This position may interpret and amend documentation in support of all Enterprise brands and business divisions.

This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Clayton, MO, with a hybrid schedule. For candidates outside of the St. Louis area, remote work may be considered.

Enterprise offers an excellent benefits package with market-competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare packages, 401k matching & profit sharing, schedule flexibility, paid time off, and organizational growth potential.

Compensation decisions will be made based on factors that include, but are not limited to experience, education, location and skill level

Company Overview

Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.

Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management manages a diverse fleet of 2.3 million vehicles and accounted for nearly $35 billion in revenue through a network of more than 10,000 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories.

We are hiring now for immediate openings.  Responsibilities include:

• Structures, negotiates, administers, analyzes and maintains supplier contracts
• Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations, modifications and revisions
• Reviews and analyzes contractual obligations of the parties as requested
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, renewals, pointed summaries for legal department requests and inquiries, etc.
• Identifies business risks associated with contractual commitments and collects and organizes information in support of business risk assessments
• Responsible for consultation and escalation to leadership & EHI's legal department for any contractual issues that need legal consultation
• Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly
• Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract
• Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes
• Develops and provides contract training as needed
• Achieves a reasonable level of understanding of Enterprise’s major business areas in order to communicate effectively with project team and provide relevant advice
• Responsible for implementation of contract management best practices, processes and assure consistency across all contracts
• Attend team and group meetings and attend/complete required training

In addition to these job functions, candidates will also need to display proficiency in the following Competencies:

• Ethics & Values
• Analyzing
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Detail-Oriented
• Flexibility
• Problem-Solving
• Results-Oriented

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two (2+) years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including NDA's, MSA's, Maintenance Agreements and SOW's
• Experience preparing contractual terms and conditions as well as contract summaries for stakeholders
• Knowledge of legal language
• Experience using diplomacy to negotiate and resolve conflicts and to persuade others to embrace strategies proposed
• Experience interacting cross-functionally and with all levels of management
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Contract Lifecycle Management Software
• Knowledge of IT Contracts (Software License Agreements, SaaS Agreements, etc.)