Contract Specialist - San Diego, CA

Raymond West is looking for a diligent Contract Specialist to join our Renewed team! The Contract Specialist plays a critical role in the oversight and lifecycle management of lease and usage contracts for the Renewed Equipment division. This position supports internal account teams by managing contract expirations, facilitating renewals, and supporting end-of-term equipment return processes. The Contract Specialist ensures accurate and timely ERP entries related to equipment acquisitions and transfers and serves as the final approval authority for residual lease agreements. A high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and proactive coordination are essential in this role.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Prepare detailed reporting on active Lease and Usage contracts, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for internal teams.
• Collaborate with account teams to manage expiring contracts by reviewing documentation and supporting strategies including extensions, lease-to-own conversions, or direct purchases.
• Monitor active Usage contracts and recommend equipment additions, subtractions, or replacements based on utilization data and customer needs.
• Manage all end-of-term processes for lease and usage returns, including decommissioning, inspection coordination, and asset return logistics to appropriate Raymond West facilities.
• Enter and maintain ERP records for all usage-related inventory acquisitions, transfers, and status changes.
• Review and approve residual lease agreements to ensure financial and operational alignment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex contracts and lease terms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines simultaneously.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems strongly preferred.
• Comfortable communicating with multiple internal departments and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify contract trends and recommend process improvements.
• Ability to work independently while managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

Education/Experience:

Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position

• Recommended preferred experience: bachelor's degree and 2 years of increasingly more responsible administrative experience.
• 1-year minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is desk-bound with light traveling
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Pay Range:

• The hourly range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.

Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.