Contract Administrator - Waterloo, Canada - Descartes

Descartes

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World
The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex.

By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they're needed, when they're needed.

We're growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft a variety of customer contracts, including software licenses and softwareasaservice subscription agreements using established templates, and monitoring the status of agreements from drafting to execution;
Draft contract amendments, extensions, renewals, assignment agreements, and additional orders for existing customers using established templates;
Review and revise Professional Services documents (SOWs, ESOWs, and Change Requests) to conform with document drafting guidelines;
Review and revise system generated customer contracts;
Ensure contracts are executed in accordance with company policies and procedures for completeness; facilitate contract execution using an esignature platform; and follow established contract close out procedures;
Collaborate with legal counsel as well as internal departments in connection with customer and partner contract matters, including Sales, Professional Services, and Finance;
May be required to assist with the review and integration of customer and partner contracts from newly acquired companies into Descartes' existing filing systems and processes;
Participate in continuous improvement objectives for the department and share key learnings/best practices; and
Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

University or college degree or equivalent working experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the role may be considered.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint with basic knowledge of Excel).
Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 (or other equivalent CRM tools), DocuSign, and SAP (or other equivalent ERP systems) would be an asset.
Excellent drafting skills, a demonstrated ability to analyze and understand contract terms, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detailedoriented with strong organizational and time management skills that translates into a proven ability to complete work accurately and effectively under tight deadlines while managing multiple competing priorities in a high volume, fast paced environment.
High level of selfmotivation and ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team environment.
Experience working collaboratively with other departments.

LOCATION:

This position is a remote opportunity however we may require the employee to come to the Descartes' head office in Waterloo, Ontario, as needed.

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Join Us

As we scale, we're looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology.

We're entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers.

Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths.

We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success.

At Descartes, everyone has a voice and the best idea wins, regardless of who makes it.

We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, remote and flexible work hours, and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory.