Contract Specialist, SEA, ANZ & Taiwan

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team, and help us make significant contributions to the world. Key Responsibilities: Contract Support: Review, evaluate, draft, and negotiate various types of sales/service-related documents (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, Purchase Orders, Solicitation/Tenders (Bids), Service Contracts, Sales/Service Master Agreements, Code of Conduct, Non-Disclosure Agreement) for compliance with corporate and divisional policies and procedures in SEA, ANZ & Taiwan. Review complete package of contract documents based on the company contract review checklist and working knowledge of the legal, financial, regulatory, and business risks in sales order, contract, and subcontract terms and conditions. Communicate these exposures effectively and efficiently to company decision-makers when necessary. Understand the basics of commercial sales such as pricing, delivery, Incoterms, warranty, and payment terms. Understand revenue recognition, contracts/production holds, and book and ship activities. Work with the legal department and/or the team to propose alternative contractual arrangements acceptable to the company when customer and company terms and conditions differ. Apply risk profile/assessment matrix across product categories using corporate guidelines and communicate business risk in agreements to legal team as required. Perform administration of the tender/contract process, including the required documents preparations, approvals, submission etc. Collaborate with various groups such as sales, service, order management, legal, finance, etc., across the entire Thermo Fisher Scientific organization. Maintain updated centralized contract files and a centralized database of reviewed and approved agreements and bids. Handle New Vendor Registrations Support Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology and participate in initiatives as required. Support Monthly Critical Metric Reporting Back up support for India region and responsible for other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s degree in business or legal field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Experience 5-7 years’ of experiences in government contracting and contracts negotiation. Experience in capital equipment and service maintenance contracts preferred. ​Knowledge, Skills, Abilities​ Demonstrate good judgment in balancing business and commercial needs and potential risks/exposures with customer requests. Strong understanding of legal, financial, regulatory, and business risks associated with sales orders, contracts, and subcontracts Detail oriented with a high degree of integrity, intensity, Innovation and involvement. Excellent judgment and ability to work autonomously under pressure from established goals and strategic direction. Strong contributor and showing enthusiasm to work as a team. Must be flexible and receptive to change in the workplace. Good interpersonal and communication skills in English and Traditional Chinese for both written and oral to support our Mandarin speaking colleagues/business associates in Taiwan. Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with CRM. We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.