Contract Administrator

Blommer Chocolate

• $80K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three years in contract administration or related roles.
  • Experience managing end-to-end contract lifecycle processes.
  • Knowledge of commercial contract provisions such as confidentiality and indemnification.
  • Proficiency in using contract lifecycle management and document management systems.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and document management skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full contract lifecycle, from drafting to execution and archiving.
  • Maintain a centralized contract repository with accurate documentation.
  • Monitor contract renewals and other key obligations.
  • Coordinate contract execution via electronic signature platforms.
  • Support contract negotiations with various business partners to align with company standards.
  • Administer a range of commercial agreements and develop standard contract templates.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve contractual processes.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision coverage from day one of hire.
  • 401(K) plan available.
  • Pet insurance offered.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday.
Full Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:

Contract Lifecycle Management:

  • Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, review coordination, drafting from approved templates, negotiation support, execution, renewal, amendment, and archiving.
  • Maintain a centralized contract repository, ensuring accurate documentation, version control, and record retention.
  • Monitor contract renewals, expirations, notice requirements, pricing review dates, and other key obligations.
  • Coordinate contract execution through electronic signature platforms and maintain complete executed records.
  • Support contract review and negotiations with customers, suppliers, service providers, co-manufacturers, logistics providers, and other business partners to ensure alignment with company standards and risk tolerance.
  • Identify and escalate legal, compliance, or commercial risks to the Senior Counsel as appropriate.


Commercial Contract Support and Workflow Optimization:

  • Administer a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer sales agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, ingredient sourcing agreements, co-manufacturing and co-packing agreements, transportation and logistics agreements, confidentiality agreements, professional services agreements, master service agreements, statements of work and related commercial documents.

  • Develop, maintain, and administer standard contract templates and clause libraries.
  • Support continuous improvement of contract intake, approval, review, and execution workflows.
  • Ensure compliance with company approval matrices, delegation of authority requirements, and contract policies.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve legal matter management and contracting processes.
  • Support Legal Department initiatives involving process automation and operational efficiency.


Corporate Governance Support:

  • Assist with the administration and maintenance of corporate governance records for Blommer and its subsidiaries.
  • Support the preparation, organization, and retention of board of directors and committee meeting materials.
  • Maintain corporate entity databases, organizational charts, and annual filing calendars.
  • Prepare and assist with state and regulatory filings, business registrations, annual reports, and corporate compliance obligations.
  • Maintain corporate records, including organizational documents, board and committee materials, resolutions, consents, legal entity information, and other governance-related documentation to support compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel, registered agents, and internal stakeholders regarding corporate governance matters as needed.


Technology & Data Management:

  • Administer contract lifecycle management (CLM), matter management, and e-signature platforms.
  • Maintain accurate contract and legal data to support reporting and business decision-making.
  • Track and report key performance indicators, including contract cycle times, execution rates, renewal metrics, and workflow effectiveness.
  • Ensure proper governance, confidentiality, and security of legal records and documentation.
  • Support legal operations initiatives, including process automation, document management, records retention, workflow optimization, and implementation of legal technology solutions.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in contract administration, paralegal support, procurement, or related commercial contracting roles.
  • Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end contract lifecycle processes.
  • Working knowledge of commercial contract provisions, including confidentiality, indemnification, insurance, liability allocation, and dispute resolution terms.
  • Experience using contract lifecycle management systems, document management systems, and electronic signature platforms.
  • Experience maintaining contract repositories, corporate records, and legal documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and document management skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting an in-house legal department.
  • Experience within the food manufacturing, food ingredients, food distribution, agricultural, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.
  • Experience with CLM platforms such as SmartSheet, DocuSign CLM or similar systems.
  • Paralegal certificate


Key Competencies:

  • Contract lifecycle management
  • Process improvement
  • Risk awareness and issue escalation
  • Corporate governance administration
  • Records management and compliance
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong business judgment
  • Stakeholder management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data and systems management
  • Confidentiality and professionalism


Career Progression:

  • Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer
  • Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role
  • Career progression would align to other corporate leadership roles within Blommer


Pay Range: $80-110K

Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.

  • Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
  • 401(K)
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday

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