**Responsibilities**:
The Eastman Legal Operations team is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to the global Legal Department as well as the cross-functional partners we serve. As part of the Legal Operations organization the Contracts Coordinator will be a member of the Global Contracting Center of Excellence (COE) and play an important role contributing to the success of the ongoing Contract Life-Cycle Management (CLM) implementation and execution. Responsibilities will include project related work/management, as well as ongoing support associated with improving contracting data quality and CLM processes. Primary Responsibilities: Support full usage and utilization of the Eastman CLM platform (Icertis) and contracting processes, including but not limited to:
- Supporting data quality clean-up & maintenance efforts to migrate and maintain contracting data.
- Determine proper approval levels for various contracts and obtain all necessary internal and external approvals/signatures as required.
- Support enabling contract compliance, including reviewing, and analyzing data within Icertis and other platforms (ex: PowerBI).
- Assist in creating and maintaining CLM clause libraries and workflows.
- Assist in contracting template optimization, creation, enhancement & maintenance.
- Collaborate with primary contract owners to ensure associated documentation is stored within the CLM system.
- Maintain knowledge of contract language and best practices.
- Recommend enhancements for contract creation and management process.
- Develop understanding of Contacting, CoE strategies, goals and objectives and long-term view of success to better support CLM processes.
**Qualifications**:
- Skill Requirements:
- Extreme attention to detail in all aspects of work product, include drafting, review, analysis, summaries, checklists, and data entry.
- Strong data entry/verification skills.
- Strong customer focus and proactive nature
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize conflicting deadlines for multiple internal customers.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
- Icertis CLM (or similar contract management system) and SAP experience preferred.
**Experience and Education Requirements**:
- 2- or 4-year advanced degree and /or equivalent work experience; Law Degree or paralegal certification preferred.
- Prior experience working with various contract types (procurement, sales, non-disclosure, etc.) within corporate Legal function.
