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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational objectives. Proficient in contract lifecycle management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and support stakeholder needs.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract Lifecycle ManagementCommercial Contract NegotiationCross-Functional CollaborationRisk Management StrategiesMicrosoft Office Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingContract ReviewContract NegotiationLegal TerminologyCompliance RequirementsProject ManagementAttention to DetailConfidential Information HandlingVendor AgreementsService Contracts
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsAnalytical ApproachSolution-Oriented Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Contract Management SystemsEnterprise Resource Planning SystemsDigital Contract Repositories
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainProcurementFinanceManufacturingGlobal Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Draft, review, revise, and support the execution of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Ensure contractual terms align with organizational objectives, internal policies, legal requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, requirements, and approvals throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Promote consistent use of IFF-approved contract templates and standardized contractual language.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors, clients, and business partners in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams.
- Work with Legal to develop fallback provisions and resolve contractual issues during negotiations.
- Identify contractual risks, obligations, and potential liabilities; recommend mitigation strategies and support risk management initiatives.
- Serve as a key point of contact for contractual matters and guide stakeholders on contractual obligations.
- Monitor contract expiration dates and coordinate timely renewals or terminations.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
- Relevant experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts.
- Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, legal terminology, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to identify contractual risks and translate complex legal concepts into practical business recommendations.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential and commercially sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with contract management systems or enterprise platforms.
- Experience supporting contracts within procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or global operations environments.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools, enterprise resource planning systems, or digital contract repositories.
- A proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to contract negotiation and stakeholder support.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work model that supports flexibility and collaboration.
- Professional onboarding program and ongoing training opportunities.
- Learning and development programs designed to support long-term career growth.
- Inclusive, multinational, and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to partner with global teams and stakeholders across the organization.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with local market practices.