Senior Contracts Administrator

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job TitleSenior Contracts Administrator
Location(s)Mumbai

• Review and analyze formal Requests for Proposal (RFP) within assigned territory:  identify contract requirements, prerequisites, areas of liability and cost concerns, and discuss contract provisions as needed with other corporate functions.
• Facilitate completion of RFP responses.
• Review and negotiate variations to the Company’s standard terms and conditions offered by customers.
• Communicate and coordinate with, as well as provide guidance to, the Company’s sales and service teams to conclude commercial transactions.
• Communicate and coordinate with legal, finance and other functions as needed to support the contract process.
• Administer complex contract relationships (e.g., governmental, educational, major account, etc.).
• Work collaboratively and supportively with other members of the Contracts team. 
• Communicate the Company’s established policies and/or contracting guidelines.
• Ensure that the Company’s contracts serve the best interests of the Company and minimize the Company’s risk within the practical constraints of the individual transaction.
• Research and interpret requests and questions from Government customers.
• Manage the contract database and related files in accordance with Company’s contract compliance requirements.
• This is a US shift based role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Fluent in English.
• 6+ years of contract drafting/negotiation/administration experience required.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• MS Word, PDF, and XLS skills.  SAP, SharePoint, Spotfire and/or data warehouse experience a plus.
• United States FAR Clause experience a plus.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Prior experience collaborating with U.S. or similar global team advantageous.
• Solid understanding of basic contract law principles and provisions, such as indemnification, limitations of liability, warranty, and intellectual property.
• Ability to effectively negotiate, persuade and offer creative solutions to reach mutually acceptable compromise positions.
• Customer-focused and solutions-oriented approach to delivering contract management services to internal and external customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with an ability to craft and deliver clear and concise communications.
• Ability to analyze and develop strategies and tactics to achieve positive results; deconstruct proffered negotiation positions to understand motivations and possible alternative solutions.
• Ability to make cost effective time management decisions to enable prioritization of highest value work.
• Ability to work independently; a self-starter with good problem-solving skills and a client service focus.
• Possess excellent attention to detail to recognize discrepancies in contracts.