Senior Contracts Manager at Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description:

We are looking for a Contract Management professional to join our team and play a strategic role in supporting the business through the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial agreements. This position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders, customers, and legal counsel to identify and mitigate contractual risks, advise on contractual rights and obligations, and continuously improve contracting processes. The role offers exposure to a global environment, participation in impactful projects, and the opportunity to directly influence customer experience and business outcomes, with a hybrid work model based in São Paulo.

Your Responsibilities:

• You will leading the negotiating and drafting of sales agreements, nondisclosure agreements, master purchase agreements, and master services agreements.
• Review and seek out contractual risks and guiding others within the organization on ways to mitigate those risks.
• Working with people from business units, legal counsel, and other functions to obtain approval for non-standard contractual positions.
• You will serve as a trusted advisor to the company on contractual rights and remedies.
• Develop and carry out training plans on company contracting processes.
• Network globally with key contacts outside one's own area of expertise.
• Grow personally and professionally through continuous learning and development of skills.
• Make an impact on departmental process improvements and project activities.
• Participate in global calls and meetings via phone, Teams, or occasionally travel in-person.
• Give customers valuable experience.

The Essentials – You Will Have

• 5 to 8 years of experience negotiating terms and conditions of sales or purchase contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in law or business or related field.
• Hybrid work-from-home and at a Rockwell Automation facility in São Paulo/Brazil.
• Rockwell Automation will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Occasional business travel within the designated region(s).
• Excellent Portuguese and English speaking, comprehension, and writing skills.

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

• Spanish speaking, comprehension and writing skills
• Post-graduate law degree.
• Experience with negotiating contracts for Engineered-To-Order Solutions, Engineering Services, Software, Industrial Automation, and/or Technology.
• Confidence with speaking in group settings and initiative to drive negotiations to a close.
• Strategic business focus as well as a strong code of ethics.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our On Track program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

Modality:

Hybrid

You will report to:

REGIONAL CONTRACTS MANAGER, LATAM

We believe that employee diversity is a key element of our common future. We provide opportunities for talent development and growth with the entire organization. We support equality by celebrating the individuality of every person, regardless of their origin and identity. We appreciate the unique cultural pattern and variety of experiences in each of us. We invite all who want to join and change the world of our organization.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.