Contract Manager

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. Graco’s Industrial Division is a fast-paced, high-performing, and growing business, with global operations and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales. Our equipment helps solve some of the world’s most complex manufacturing challenges. Graco technology is used by automotive companies to achieve the highest quality paint finishes; electronics manufacturers rely on our solutions to manage heat inside 5G equipment and gaming consoles; battery producers use our technology to get the extra mile out of electric vehicles; and Graco enables solar panel manufacturers to increase efficiency while reducing footprint, just to name a few applications. Many of our end user customers are household names that are synonymous with technology thought leadership. Graco’s Industrial Team is built for performance, innovation and service within these markets, with Leading Technology and Proven Quality. Graco is looking for our next driven, commercially focused employee, to develop, lead and execute foundational processes to accelerate and facilitate transactions with global OEM’s, distribution channels and Managed Service Providers. This position will enable global growth in key industries, serve as the point person for the contract process, collaborate across the entire organization and drive sales operations results. The Contract Manager position within Graco’s Industrial Division will play a vital role in empowering future sales growth, and will directly support a dynamic, high performing market development team. This position will own the entire contract lifecycle from start to finish, participating in upfront sales discussions and facilitating cross functional contract reviews to be presented to these global, industry disrupting organizations. The Contract Manager will: Be responsible for all commercial contracts, sub-contacts, and other related documents within the Industrial Division. We are looking for someone who has an entrepreneurial approach to growing the business while creating and enhancing contract reporting, progress tracking, terms and conditions, and key contract attributes. In addition to owning the contract lifecycle, this person will also manage and execute the financial obligations and related processes associated with end user contracts and our managed service providers. Communicate with appropriate stakeholders and serve as a point of contact for certain long-term contracts to ensure team actions remain aligned with their goals including facilitating project meetings with agendas and publishes meeting minutes. They will also review project business requirements to aid in contract development and maintenance for those project plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, and quantifying project success. Recommend adjustment of schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change in a standard, structured fashion. Come take a pivotal role on a team growing in fast moving, key growth industries, solving complex problems, all while having exposure to all functions and levels of the organization within Graco. Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree Business Administration or Engineering Three-plus years of work experience with multi-element contract management, purchasing/subcontracting or accounting administration Previous experience and working with all levels and functions within an organization. Skills / Qualifications Ability to effectively communicate with end user customers, project teams, internal executives, and cross functional groups. Strong ability to execute processes and influence others. Effectively compile, organize, and manage contracts utilizing established tools (e.g. Salesforce.com) Consistent follow through to see projects to completion. Technical Aptitude – ability to work with Engineering to take engineering specs and synthesize final results into layman’s terms. Understanding of project management deliverables. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desire to work in manufacturing and/or distribution environments. Power to Be At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms. Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We employ approximately 3,700 people worldwide and serve thousands of customers in over 100 countries.