We are seeking a Senior Contract & Sourcing Specialist to act as our resident subject matter expert for major, high-stakes sourcing events and custom contract development.
In this autonomous, high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and legal execution, serving as a trusted consultant to Category Managers and executive leadership.
What You’ll Do
- Draft & Construct: Write the business deals, summary details, and modifications for complex, non-standard contracts (including pricing, SLAs, warranties, and risk mitigations).
- Collaborate & Protect: Partner directly with Legal, Risk, and Safety teams to secure company business interests and mitigate corporate risk.
- Strategize: Apply sophisticated pricing models, cost-containment strategies, indices, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to contract development.
- Lead & Mentor: Direct the work activities of Procurement Professionals and Analysts, while refining sourcing strategies for complex corporate spend.
- Innovate: Work with the Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE) and business partners to resolve recurring issues, boost efficiency, and elevate stakeholder satisfaction.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in contract management, paralegal work, or supply chain. (Utility, manufacturing, or construction industry experience is highly preferred).
- Expertise: A deep, comprehensive understanding of contract design, structure, legal terms, and performance criteria.
- Core Skills: Stellar analytical abilities, persuasive communication, and the credibility needed to effectively engage and influence business unit leadership.
salary: $69.08 - $74.08 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions & Tasks:
Writes the summary and details for complex/non-standard contracts, including pricing, performance criteria, service levels, warranties, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations. Writes modifications to existing complex/non-standard contracts, coordinating with Legal as necessary. Provides advisory support for contract development and negotiations to category managers and procurement professionals, as needed. Applies pricing models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership models, and indices during contract development. Supports category managers to refine sourcing strategies for complex spend. Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies. Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.
Skills
Qualifications
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
