Contracts Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION: Coordinate with Marketing and other department staffs on commercial and contractual administration issues for existing projects.Prepare invoices to customers for the achievement of contract payment milestones.Administer spare parts andspecial tools delivery (including intra-company coordination, coordination with suppliers, shipping arrangements) and acceptance by the customers.Administer customer-supplied parts delivery as wellas return of non-conforming materialsand follow up thereof(including intra-company coordination, coordination with suppliers, shipping arrangements).Monitor inter-departmental material control and management process to ensure timely delivery of rail cars, spare parts and special tools to customers.Prepare contractual change order documentations/proposals for negotiations with customers.Work with contract manager/supervisor of existing projects in negotiations with customers on commercial issues and tasks.Work with contract manager supervisor of existing projects to prepare DBE, MBE, WBE reports to federal, state and local authorities.Assist in preparation and publishing of monthly, quarterly and annual project repons to Company Executives and customers.Assist in Marketing and Business Development departments' preparation of proposals for Request for Proposals (RFPs).Assist in market research and data review and prepare reports and presentations.Participate in trade shows, conferences, forums and organized symposiums to represent Kawasaki.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, with focus on Marketing or Business Management.Previous experience working in contract administration and/or project management preferred.Must be able to coordinate and execute administrative activities to effectively meet project deadlines.Must be capable of maintaining an orderly user-friendly electronic and paper filing system.Must be well skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.Must be comfortable reviewing cost and financial information to prepare spreadsheets and reports.Must be a self-starter, have strong problem-solving skills, good verbal and written communication skills and strong will to complete meet required deadlines.