Contracts Coordinator; Centennial

Overview

About The Role – Contracts Coordinator (Centennial, CO)

As a Contracts Coordinator on the Orica USA Indirect Commercial team, you will support sales execution across Joint Ventures, Distributors, Seismic, and Wholesale portfolios by owning and coordinating the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle in Ariba.

You’ll partner closely with Sales Representatives and internal stakeholders to ensure agreements are:

• Set up accurately
• Reviewed and approved on time
• Executed cleanly
• Maintained through renewals and amendments

Your work directly supports compliant, efficient, and scalable sales operations.

• Own the contract lifecycle in Ariba from intake through execution, renewal, and closeout—ensuring accurate metadata, version control, and documentation
• Coordinate contract reviews and approvals with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain in line with policy and internal controls
• Support Sales Representatives by clarifying requirements, gathering customer documentation, and keeping deal timelines on track
• Manage monthly and quarterly pricing by managing the rise and falls and contract execution
• Manage amendments and renewals, tracking key dates, pricing changes, and contractual obligations to prevent lapses or risk
• Resolve contract, pricing, and invoicing discrepancies by partnering with Sales and Finance and maintaining clean, audit‑ready data
• Communicate status and next steps clearly to stakeholders, following up on open actions to keep work moving
• Maintain reporting, trackers, and dashboards on contract cycle times, backlog, and renewals
• Identify process improvements that streamline templates, workflows, and contracting standardization
• Support order‑to‑cash accuracy by ensuring contract terms and pricing flow correctly into downstream systems

• 2-4 years of experience in contract administration, deal desk, procurement operations, or a similar coordination role
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working in audit‑ready, compliance‑driven environments
• Ability to understand financial data, terminology, and performance metrics and apply that knowledge to guide decisions impacting profitability, growth, and sustainability
• Understanding of contract lifecycle management, including intake, review, approvals, execution, storage, renewals, and amendments
• Experience with a contracting or procurement system (Ariba strongly preferred)
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines without losing accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; SAP or Power BI experience is a plus
• Clear, professional communication skills and a proactive follow‑up mindset
• Spanish proficiency (spoken and written) preferred
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday
• Hybrid:
  In‑office at least 3 days per week in Centennial, CO

• Full time Salaried position
• Salary Range: $68,100 - $90,000 USD per year
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all applicants. Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace. Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.