CONTRACT COORDINATOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: September 24, 2024 - The Contract Coordinator possesses extensive experience in legal terminology and corporate contract law, is adept at contract negotiations including terms and insurance issues, and is skilled in maintaining both physical and digital contract archives. This position demonstrates strong customer service skills as a liaison between various legal and commercial teams, with a proven ability to manage workflow in contract negotiations and lead teams. Highly detail-oriented with robust analytical, oral, and written communication skills, capable of multitasking under tight deadlines and adapting to new office technologies and processes.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Contract Coordinator Resume
- Contract negotiation
- Contract drafting
- Contract management software
- Legal compliance
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Vendor management
- Document review.
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Negotiation
- Adaptability
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking.
Summary of Contract Coordinator Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Business Administration with 4 years of experience
- Experience in energy/commodity trading, shipping environment or financial institutions in a legal/paralegal or contract drafting and reviewing role.
- Able to demonstrate good attention to detail with good draft-making skills.
- Capable of critically reviewing contracts to identify issues and exposures and to draft constructive responses to mitigate or remove such exposures.
- Flexible approach and commercially orientated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize workload and adhere to tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills, capable of engaging with Commercial Advisors, Traders, Commercial Operators and other stakeholders to ensure all contracts are accurate and fit for purpose.
- Fluent in English (written & verbal).
- Compliance Control and Risk Management Trading Risk Management Trading Operations and Documentations Supply Chain Customer Services
- Experience performing general office / administrative tasks or in a customer service role
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
2. BA in Legal Studies with 3 years of experience
- Experience as a multifamily or commercial construction Project Coordinator or related experience.
- Experience with Procore and Timberline Project Management software or equivalent software.
- Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential at all times.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with vendors, subcontractors and co-workers on the phone and in person.
- Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to proof one's own work as well as the work of others.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and follow-up on and carry multiple projects through to completion.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
- Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Ability to work in excess of eight hours per day in the confined quarters of an office.
3. BS in Supply Chain Management with 2 years of experience
- Team player with the ability to take direction from multiple individuals and interact effectively cross-functionally
- Ability to consistently accomplish a large volume of work accurately in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
- Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- High level of learning aptitude
- Knowledge of SAP (or other Enterprise system)
- Experience in Customer Service or Administrative Support role preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience reviewing contract information for relevant expiration dates, maintenance dates, costs, and other important contract details required.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe.
- Familiarity with US Government contract administration including all FAR and DFAR regulations preferred.
- Experience with contracts, legal terminology, and negotiation preferred.
4. BA in Communications with 3 years of experience
- Be organized with a strong ability to prioritize and multitask
- Great attention to detail, strong editing/proofreading skills and accurate data entry
- Ability to respond well to pressure and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and documentation
- Ability to keep information highly confidential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to customer satisfaction, ability to manage multiple changing priorities, and a collaborative style
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience in a contract research organization and/or research setting
- Experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Ability to perform calculations and manage budgets.
5. BS in Contract Management with 4 years of experience
- Intermediate MS Office experience (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Considerable knowledge of contract preparation procedures
- Good knowledge of legal terms and general business procedures and practices.
- Experience in using contract management systems
- Strong organization skills, critical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving.
- Ability to work under pressure, the capability of handling multiple tasks with simultaneous deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts to budget management for clinical trials.
- Ability in negotiation skills, project management skills and effective communication and relationship management abilities.
- Attention to detail along with an understanding of the quality/compliance environment.
- Experience in a contract management or coordination function
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with internal and external clients with a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
6. BA in Economics with 5 years of experience
- Knowledge of legal terminology and law related to corporate contracts
- Experience with contract negotiations and review, especially on negotiating terms and conditions, working through insurance issues, negotiating letters of credit or guarantees, and working through indemnity and warranty issues.
- Experience in maintaining physical and digital records of archive contracts and recent contracts
- Ability to analyze potential risks involved in contract terms and work with Legal team and customer to resolve and complete final contract
- Customer service expertise to serve as the liaison between Customers legal/ Contracts team and intercompany commercial and legal team members
- Experience as lead (managing workflow of others) on negotiations and contracts
- Experience working on negotiations and contracts
- Ability to work independently such as planning, organizing, scheduling and completing work within deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented and possess strong written, oral and analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task, establishing and managing conflicting demands and priorities
- Ability to adapt to changes in office technology, equipment and/or processes
- Demonstrated consistency and dependability in quantity and quality of work
7. BA in Public Administration with 4 years of experience
- Experience with medical provider contracting using various reimbursement models including capitation, fee-for-service, per diem, DRG, pay-for-performance
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of managed care, contracting, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of business software applications, specifically MS Excel and Word.
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize assignments, maintain effective filing systems, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to use good judgment and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat proficient
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills
- Fastidious attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle internal and external customers at all organizational levels with professional decorum and confidentiality
- Excellent follow-up skills and ability to meet tight deadlines