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Company Overview

Nifco is a global supplier of plastic fasteners, designing and manufacturing custom injection-molded plastic components and assemblies. Its products serve industries including automotive, electronics, telecommunications, home appliances, office equipment, and fashion.

Job Overview

Job Summary:

· As the , you set the standard for leadership, advancing our mission by prioritizing safety, quality, and a positive workplace culture. Every decision reflects a commitment to our Stakeholders, while upholding high product and service standards.

· As a steward of WH2 —Who We Are, How We Live, and How We Lead—you model integrity, accountability, and respect. This role requires that you build strong customer relationships and respond proactively to their needs; lead change initiatives to improve efficiency and adaptability; promote transparency, collaboration and accountability across the organization; and develop your team members through mentorship and constructive feedback.

· By championing change and cost-effective practices, you position our organization for sustainable growth and success.

· The Contract Specialist is responsible for leading and delivering high-impact contract review and negotiation initiatives that align with business objectives. This role owns the full lifecycle of contract review from receipt to perfection. This position will work with AI resources to mitigate contractual risks and ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact. This is a strategic and execution-focused role requiring strong negotiations, organization, and collaboration with outside department management and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with an AI/SI resources to review and redline contracts, procurement agreements in accordance with Nifco policy and guidelines.
• Negotiate modified terms with customers & suppliers in accordance with directives given.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including milestones, dependencies, and resources.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business priorities.

· Maintain contract repositories, track key dates and renewals.

• Partner with Nifco leadership, business leaders, and cross-functional teams.

• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities.

• Provide clear, consistent communication on project status, risks, and outcomes internally and externally.

• Develop mitigation strategies and drive resolution.

• Escalate critical issues with recommended solutions.

· Other tasks assigned by management.

Key Competencies

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

· Project ownership and accountability

• Strategic thinking with execution focus

· Influence without authority

• Data-driven decision making

· Attention to detail

· Confidence and a competitive mindset – results driven

· Ability to manage your schedule and be efficient

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field, or 4 years related work experience

· Strong business acumen

· Ability to use AI software, and be on the leading edge of developing technology

• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects

· Previous experience in sales, customer service, or purchasing a plus

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person