Contract Analyst

About Schumacher 

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and an attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Transparent


• Ownership & Accountability


• Solutions-Oriented


• Collaborative


• Open


• Empowering

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

About The Role

Schumacher & Co.’s Legal Team is excited to welcome an organized and experienced Contract Analyst to its team. The Contract Analyst will play a key role in supporting FS&CO’s contracting processes, risk mitigation efforts, and vendor compliance. This individual will partner with Legal, Finance, Operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure contracts are properly reviewed, tracked, and executed in alignment with business objectives and legal standards. This position requires the ability to work quickly and wear many hats, juggling projects and people to meet deadlines and company goals in our fun, fast-paced environment. The Contracts Analyst will report to the Legal and Business Affairs Manager. It is a full-time, hybrid position, with approximately three days per week spent at our office in SoHo, NYC.

YOU WILL:

• Manage company-wide vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and operational needs


• Review business and legal language in partnership with the legal department, as well as the relevant business unit manager entering into agreements


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support contract negotiation and execution processes across the business


• Leverage freight experience to support logistics-related matters and contract negotiations with freight partners to achieve optimal outcomes for the company


• Apply real estate experience in reviewing leases and supporting company expansion initiatives


• Manage the full contract lifecycle within “Finquery” contracts management platform, from organization and compliance tracking to renewal and performance reporting.


• Use Finquery to track contract details, including tracking key dates, obligations, and deliverables


• Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies in partnership with Legal, while ensuring adherence to all relevant requirements.


• Work closely with Finance to validate pricing, payment terms, and supplier performance benchmarks in contracts


• Recommend process improvements and implement best practices for scalable contract management

YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Strong academic credentials, including a bachelor’s degree from an esteemed college/university


• Database and contract management experience, including freight contract management experience


• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to think strategically about big-picture goals


• Outstanding analytic, communication and organizational skills, including excellent drafting and negotiation skills and attention to detail


• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively on assigned tasks in a timely manner


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word) and experience in document management applications.


• An understanding of and demonstrated familiarity with the contracting practices related to the product sales related industry


• Flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple, wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary


• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing


• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage


• Medical Coverage


• Prescription Drug Plan


• Vision Coverage


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 10 Company Holidays


• Bereavement Leave


• Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)


• Pet Insurance


• Short-Term Disability (STD)


• Long Term Disability (LTD)


• Parental Medical Leave


• Child Bonding Leave


• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.