Coordinate supplier onboarding and due diligence processes, including information security assessments, privacy assessments, AI governance reviews, compliance screenings, supplier risk evaluations, and other required approvals
Coordinate required document reviews with Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Sourcing, and other stakeholders
Ensure all required due diligence activities are completed before contract execution, including approval workflows
Independently prepare, negotiate, execute, and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other routine or low-risk agreements within delegated authority
Review agreements for completeness, compliance with company standards, and alignment with approved templates and contracting guidelines
Identify non-standard terms, contract risks, and missing requirements and facilitate resolution
Monitor contract progress and proactively drive agreements to completion while balancing stakeholder expectations and business timelines
Develop and maintain contract status reporting, workload dashboards, and execution metrics
Maintain contract administration documentation and ensure contract records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
Develop, document, and continuously improve contracting standard work, policies, templates, playbooks, and governance processes
Provide training and guidance to stakeholders regarding contracting procedures, approval requirements, and contract lifecycle expectations
Support the optimization of contract lifecycle management workflows
INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Senior Director responsible for Indirect Sourcing
Interacts with Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, and business leadership teams across Fortive Corporate as well as operating companies
Partners with contract stakeholders to ensure contract compliance, governance, and timely execution
EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Frequently communicates with suppliers, service providers, consultants, software vendors, and other third parties regarding contract requirements, due diligence activities, and execution of signatures
Coordinates directly with supplier representatives to obtain required documentation and ensure contractual obligations are appropriately documented
MEASUREMENTS
On-time completion of contract reviews and execution activities
Compliance with contracting policies and standard work procedures
Effective coordination and prioritization of contract workload across contract administration resources
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or Finance –OR– or Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate program with substantial related experience
Experience - 5+ years of experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, legal operations, sourcing, or paralegal services
Working knowledge of basic contract law principles and commercial contracting practices
Experience reviewing and administering sourcing agreements, NDAs, professional services agreements, statements of work, and other related documents
Experience managing contract workflows, contract lifecycle management processes, and stakeholder coordination activities
Record of success in improving business processes, governance controls, and operational efficiency
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience interacting effectively with senior leaders, legal counsel, business stakeholders, and suppliers
Experience balancing multiple priorities and managing workloads in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication
Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaboration tools
Ability to analyze contractual terms, identify risks, and apply sound business judgment
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, templates, and contractual requirements
MOST IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Delivers Results - Must deliver measurable results through timely contract execution, effective workload management, strong governance, and compliance with company policies.
Technical Excellence - Must possess strong contract administration skills, contract review capabilities, organizational effectiveness, and working knowledge of sourcing contracting principles.
Customer Obsessed - Must effectively communicate with and anticipate the needs of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leaders, attorneys, suppliers, and business partners.
Innovate for Impact - Identifies opportunities to improve contract cycle times, increase efficiency, and enhance stakeholder experience.
Courageous - Effectively raises and resolves contract administration challenges, non-standard terms, process gaps, and stakeholder concerns.
Build Extraordinary Teams - Creates strong partnerships with stakeholders, suppliers, and functional teams through collaboration and trust.
Acts with Integrity - Consistently exercises sound judgment, operates with transparency, and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language contracts, business correspondence, policies, regulatory requirements, and legal documentation.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedures, and process documentation.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from stakeholders, suppliers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
TRAVEL
Must be willing and able to travel on an occasional basis. Approximately 10-20% travel.
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Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
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Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 99,600.00 - 166,300.00.
Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
