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 Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 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. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.   For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.

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