Bid Contracts Manager I

The Bid Contracts Manager is a vital member of Nalco Water & the Government Center of Excellence, responsible for overseeing the State & Local Government full contract lifecycle, from drafting and review through negotiation, execution, compliance, renewal, and closeout.
This role works closely with legal, procurement, finance, regulatory and business stakeholders to help ensure contracts align with organizational objectives, mitigate risk, and meet applicable policies and regulations.
Location: Open to candidates in the Greater Chicago / Naperville area or remote candidates based in the US close to a major US airport willing to sometimes travel to Naperville, IL and St. Paul, MN.
What You Will Do:
Evaluate contract terms and conditions to identify legal, financial, operational, and compliance risks
Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, Legal, Finance, Risk Management) to ensure contract language supports business needs and company standards
Maintain contract templates and documentation for consistency and efficiency
Track key contract dates, deliverables, milestones, renewals, and obligations
Monitor contract performance and support issue resolution related to scope, service levels, pricing, and compliance
Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
Provide support, ad hoc reporting, and analysis to internal partners and customers
Stays up to date on Ecolab innovation and comprehends its fit within existing customer base
Drive process improvement and recommendations to strengthen contract administration & governance
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
Minimum 4+ years of applicable experience
Ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize to meet deadlines, and work with a sense of urgency.
Strong communication skills to navigate daily conversations with field and sales leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to learn Contract Lifecycle Management software
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision/direction.
Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must demonstrate overall business acumen and ability to deal with ambiguity.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation practices, and risk management principles
Experience working with contract lifecycle management systems or document management tool
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with Public Sector Market
Strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation practices, and risk management principles
Experience with writing & compiling detailed proposals.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
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