Bid Contracts Manager I

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