Henderson Products, Inc.

Contract Administrator

Join the Henderson Team! Henderson Products, a division of Douglas Dynamics, is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck solution and snow & ice equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member of Henderson Products, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

How We Do It

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Henderson Products employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way!

Our Winning Behaviors Are

  • Be Customer & Results Driven
  • Anticipate the Possibilities
  • Collaborate & Care
  • Communicate Responsibly
  • Develop Self & Others
  • Get Better Every Day

How You Will Contribute

The Henderson Products Contract Administrator is responsible for working with all functional departments for strategic bids and processes. This includes coordinating all significant sales contracts with Large Municipalities and State DOT. This position will manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) responses and actual contracts that Henderson is awarded, maintain a database utilizing Salesforce technology for large bids and contracts.

  • Works closely with members of the sales, engineering, and operations to ensure timely completion of RFP Response. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing a schedule for the response completion.
  • Adheres to and promotes company’s values by performing duties in a manner that is consistent with being a team leader and supports the continued growth of the company.
  • Maintains the Bid Results database and will include historical and potential fleet or unit contracts, cost and pricing details, and competitive information.
  • Although no direct reports, this person will lead the RFP and Awarded Contract through various departments to ensure schedules are met.
  • Manage and communicate sales information and product changes both internally and externally.
  • Assist Sales Management to produce, maintain and update annual State / DOT projects in process and Order Forecast.
  • Support in Ordering Processing for State / DOT orders and ensure Contract commitments on delivery are met.
  • Manage on-going reporting for active State / DOT contracts, serve as key point-of-contact for all contract administration for customer base.
  • This position requires the ability to meet deadlines, so a flexible schedule is required. The ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize their importance is required. It is also necessary for this person to be able to schedule and lead meetings with a broad range of people.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

What We Offer You

  • A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader.
  • A comprehensive suite of benefits.
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • A generous 401k match.
  • The potential for Flexible Work Arrangements.

What This Role Needs

  • 3 years of experience in Project Management or processes required.
  • Understanding of truck equipment products preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or relevant experience preferred.
  • Must be proficient in Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel and database management.
  • Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills required.
  • Ability to multi-task and strong attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Henderson Products.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Henderson Products/Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

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