Global Director of Contracts (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

Our Purpose  

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. 
 
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. 

Opportunity Overview  

Global Director of Contracts

We are hiring a business oriented Global Director of Contracts to manage our global contracting process and to negotiate contracts for the Company and its subsidiaries, including customer purchase agreements, supplier agreements, NDAs, MOUs, license agreements, consignment agreements and development agreements. This person will support and advise internal clients in sales, operations and supply chain. This person must also have the skillset and drive to continue the implementation of a worldwide contracts management system, and to partner with other contracts and legal staff worldwide.

Most importantly, this is a collaborative role working with senior leadership and partnering cross-functionally across the globe.  Come join our team!

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with superior interpersonal skills, who excels in a fast-paced demanding environment and is able to successfully manage competing priorities and work independently on a wide range of contracts, while delivering quality work under a tight timeline.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Support and advise internal clients in sales, operations and supply chain on contractual matters.
• Analyze risk for the Company.    Maintain a tracking system to ensure accurate status reports on all pending transactions.
• Manage commercial contract approval and signature process and interact with executive staff for execution of commercial contracts.
• Maintain a central electronic repository for storage of executed contracts and related documents.
• Work with management to establish and/or improve documented contract workflow procedures.
• Ensure the Company’s contract forms are accurate and well maintained.
• Drive change across the organization.

All About You 
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 15 years of experience in negotiating commercial contracts, preferably for technological companies, with a practical business sense. This is a lead negotiator role.
• Experience with implementation and use of contract management systems including updating templates.
• Possesses superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines. Process oriented but also flexible given the internal or external customer.
• Excellent writing, verbal, computer and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze and track complex information.
• Willingness and ability to learn new substantive skills and develop and expand existing ones.
• Team oriented attitude with ability to deliver constructive and creative support; ability to collaborate across reporting lines and geographies.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.

This position is not eligible for international relocation.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits: 

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details. 

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ITAR Restriction: All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

FOUO Designation:  This position may require access to work under Federal Contracts under the "For Official Use Only" designation, and as such, you may be limited to access such programs if you are not a US citizen or if you have dual citizenship.

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.