Contract Analyst I

Job Summary:

• The Contract Lifecycle Specialist plays an integral role in helping ensure a trusted partner experience with RDC Customers through timely and accurate contract-compliant execution.
• Works as a data steward with RDC Strategic Deal Teams, sales, and service teams to execute contracts and pricing in the RDC systems while constantly striving to improve processes and Customer experiences.
• Participates as needed in the development of contracts.
• An agile learner and motivated problem-solver who displays integrity, technical knowledge, and attention to detail while delivering timely, accurate, contract-compliant results.
• Skilled communicator and influential teammate, with demonstrated skills in judgment/decision-making and planning/organization.

Key Roles and Responsibilities (required):

• Demonstrates knowledge of RDC, the customer, RDC pricing/contract-related IT systems, and RDC processes and procedures.
• Coordinate and collaborate heavily in regard to on-going contract data operations and lifecycle activity efforts with internal partners (Finance, Credit, Sales, etc.).
• Responsible for transferring contract data (negotiated prices and terms and conditions) from executed contract documents into our CLM and ERP system (s).
• This role serves as the steward of our customer contract and pricing information, maintaining the integrity of, and fully leveraging our contractual commitments.
• An expert of contract and pricing systems functionality, including how related metadata fields are used across systems, and their impact on the business and contractual obligations.
• Proactively identify data quality issues based on implemented performance measures.
• Monitor contract data and lifecycle activities to ensure ongoing compliance with terms and conditions agreed upon in a contract.
• Maintain accurate records and reminders to manage contract amendments, renewals, and terminations identifying and researching errors; and escalating issues to management as appropriate.
• Manage all downstream RDC contract system processes related to the contract executions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years contract, analytical or relevant experience, or Advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates knowledge of RDC, the customer, RDC pricing/contract-related IT systems, and RDC processes and procedures.
• Experience and strong aptitude to work in pricing and contract systems (GDC, SAP, Agiloft, etc.).
• High proficiency with Microsoft & Google applications, and other analytical tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, repetitive work environment.
• Comfortable and confident embracing new technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing multiple projects that are smaller in Product.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.