Contract Specialist

at  Vestas

Vestas is the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration or related field, plus three years of directly related experience in administration of service or construction contracts. For some positions, high emphasis on administration of vendor subcontracts. May substitute a graduate law degree plus two years of relevant commercial experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial regulations and law.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures and processes of contract administration as well as interpretation of regulations and contract clauses.

• Support Vestas operational colleagues (e.g., development team, project managers, construction managers and service site managers) by interpreting contractual provisions in context of situation in the field; identify possible contractual approaches and negotiating tactics to avoid or resolve customer disputes; and assist implement the chosen strategy through drafting letters, notices and amendments.
• Develop and maintain contracts database that captures life-cycle requirements for easy reference and management of operational and commercial obligations.
• Where appropriate, participate in direct customer conversations and negotiations, as part of coordinated account team or ad hoc team to resolve specific issues.
• Ensure that all contracts and other legal instruments are consistent with Vestas internal guidelines for acceptable commercial commitments and other risk policies.
• Review existing contracts for lessons learned, and direct that input to Sales and Service Sales teams to support negotiation of new sales and service agreements. Review and provide timely input on draft agreements during closing process. Support the handover of close contracts from Sales to Service and Construction teams.
• Develop and maintain very effective professional working relationship with Vestas Sales, Legal, Construction, Development, Finance and other departments.
• Initiate internal process improvements necessary to support job requirements, including document management and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to create mutual value for Vestas and customers while protecting Vestas profitability and risk appetite.