Position: Contracts Manager                                      Business Unit: Crane Nuclear- Reuter Stokes

Segment: Process Flow Technology                           Location: Twinsburg, Ohio or Kennesaw, GA       

Reports To: CFO – VP Finance                                  Department: Finance

COMPANY & CULTURE

Crane (NYSE: CR) is a leading global provider of mission-critical, highly engineered products and solutions, with differentiated technology, respected brands, and leadership positions in the Process Flow Technologies and Aerospace & Electronics markets. Today, Crane has approximately 7,000 associates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, with 2024 net sales of more than $2 billion. Crane Company celebrated our 170th anniversary this year.

With strict adherence to the Crane Business System (CBS), Crane is a highly process focused organization. CBS has been, and will continue to be, a critical driver of Crane's consistent execution and long-term success, driving a performance-based culture with a strong focus on accountability and results. Through the years, Crane has excelled in serving its customers, employees, investors, and communities in which they operate by focusing on the following principles:

• Unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. The R.T. Crane Resolution, written when the company was founded in 1855, is the core upon which our business has been built, "I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness, to avoid all deception and trickery, to deal fairly with both customers and competitors, to be liberal and just towards employees and to put my whole mind on the business".
• Focus on philanthropy. Giving back to the communities in which we operate has been a core part of the Company’s identity for over a century, deeply rooted in the values of our founder, R.T. Crane. We believe that success comes with a responsibility to support both employees and the broader community – not just through financial contributions, but also through active engagement and volunteerism.
• Customer focus. Every day, Crane’s associates ensure that they are doing their utmost to solve their customer’s most critical process needs. With a high commitment to Quality and On-Time Delivery, we leverage our innovative solutions to solve their most pressing needs. Driving profitable growth, for our customers… our associates… our communities… and our shareholders.
• A disciplined cadence of execution built on clear objectives and metrics, detailed action plans and a repeatable process to drive execution and profitable growth.
• Emphasis on continuous improvement in all that we do. We believe there is always an opportunity to become better, and we continuously strive to improve in all facets of our business, eliminating waste, variation, and overburden.
• Development of our people, who are process focused and thrive on executing strategy and profitable growth through a disciplined cadence of execution. Nothing that we accomplish can be achieved without our outstanding employees. They are an integral part of who we are, and we leverage our internal Intellectual Capital (IC) process to foster their growth and development.

In June 2025, Crane announced our intent to acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation (“PSI”), a leading provider of sensor-based technologies for aerospace, nuclear and process industries, from Baker Hughes. The $1.1 billion acquisition will add roughly $400 million in sales and 1,700 associates to Crane. PSI includes the Druck, Panametrics, and Reuter-Stokes brands that manufacture instrumentation and sensor-based technologies to detect and analyze pressure, flow, gas, moisture, and radiation across various industries, serving customers in more than 90 countries. Crane is so excited for the planned welcome of these brands into our portfolio and the role they will play in continuing to drive profitable growth for the company. 

OPPORTUNITY 

This exciting opportunity is part of the Crane nuclear business. The acquisition of Reuter- Stokes enables the nuclear business to expand their strong foothold in the nuclear industry. With the acquisition, we will be able to provide additional solutions to support the industry. These solutions include precise radiation measurement, nuclear reactor monitoring, UV flame detection, and downhole sensing for directional drilling.

The Contracts Manager acts as a key business partner to the President, CFO, and Business Unit leadership by managing the full contract lifecycle—from initiation and approval through execution, amendment, and close‑out. The role is responsible for identifying contractual risks (financial, legal, and operational), recommending mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle by drafting, negotiating, and executing a wide range of commercial agreements, including MSAs, Frame Agreements, Sales T&Cs, POs and amendments, Channel Agreements, M/NDAs, and U.S. Government prime and subcontract flowdowns, as well as cybersecurity and confidentiality addenda. Maintain standardized contract templates, monitor renewals and expirations, and collaborate closely with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant execution.
• Lead enterprise‑wide identification, assessment, and mitigation of contractual risks across all transactions. Facilitate structured risk reviews, document commercial decisions, and ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority. Maintain clause libraries, deviation logs, and negotiation playbooks to promote consistent, disciplined, and compliant contracting practices.
• Drive competitive and compliant bid strategies by coordinating cross‑functional inputs from engineering, product line, sourcing, and supply chain teams. Translate customer requirements into executable commercial strategies and support all elements of proposal development, including preparation and submission of customer‑facing deliverables.
• Lead comprehensive deal reviews encompassing pricing, cost structure, margins, and contractual commitments. Draft and negotiate amendments and alternative commercial proposals as required. Utilize dashboards and analytical tools to deliver actionable commercial insights and support informed executive decision‑making.
• Partner with functional leadership to advise and coach Sales and Commercial Operations teams on risk thresholds, contract structures, and negotiation strategies. Develop playbooks, checklists, and reference materials to strengthen commercial capability and execution consistency across the organization.
• Ensure seamless handoff from Inquiry‑to‑Order (ITO) through Order‑to‑Remittance (OTR), including preparation of contract summaries, risk and obligation matrices, and documentation of prime and sub‑supplier flowdowns. Support complex change orders, claims management, and formal contractual notices throughout the execution phase.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management and negotiation within B2B environments.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. Government contracting, contract law, negotiation principles, and end‑to‑end commercial processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage complex initiatives, and resolve internal and external negotiation challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project‑management skills with the ability to drive results under tight deadlines.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and communicate complex commercial and contractual issues to diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent in English with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• This position requires access to export‑controlled data; employment is restricted to U.S. Persons under U.S. export control laws

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, or a related field. Master’s degree is desirable.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.