Contract Specialist - Procurement

Job Title: Contract Specialist

• *Location:**

Providence, RI (Hybrid – occasional onsite presence required; local candidates preferred)

• *Pay Rate:**

$40–$45/hour

• *Contract Duration:**

3 months (with potential extension)

• *Schedule:**

Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)

Position Overview

The Contract Specialist serves as a key resource within a strategic procurement and contracts team, supporting the review, drafting, negotiation, and processing of contractual agreements related to the procurement of goods and services. This role independently manages multiple contract types and commodities while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience leading contract negotiations, balancing institutional requirements with supplier-provided terms, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support business needs.

• *Key Responsibilities
• *Contract Management (Approximately 85%)
• Review, draft, negotiate, approve, and prepare contracts submitted through an enterprise contract management system
• Apply standard terms and conditions and route agreements for execution in accordance with policy
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders, suppliers, and subject-matter experts throughout the contract lifecycle
• Advise stakeholders on contract risks, best practices, and mitigation strategies
• Negotiate supplier agreements while protecting institutional interests
• Identify potential contractual risks and propose practical alternatives to meet business objectives
• Collaborate with legal, IT, risk, compliance, and other stakeholder groups as needed
• Conduct research and gather supporting documentation related to contract matters
• Coordinate with procurement colleagues to support contracts across various goods and services categories
• Communicate insurance and risk requirements to ensure proper compliance
• Promote compliance with institutional policies and applicable state and federal regulations
• *Contract Management System Support (Approximately 15%)
• Support contract intake, review workflows, and routing within a contract lifecycle management system
• Monitor contract request queues and shared inboxes, responding to or redirecting inquiries as appropriate
• Review contract records for completeness and accuracy
• Assist users with system-related questions and best practices
• Support electronic signature processes and contract documentation standards
• *Required Experience & Qualifications
• 3–5 years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or a related role
• Contract negotiation experience, preferably involving IT or technical agreements
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting concepts and legal terminology
• Experience working with document management or contract lifecycle management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including redlining and track changes

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Required Skills (Top 3)

• IT and technical contract experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Aptitude for working with document and contract management systems

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Paralegal experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• *Who We Are**

SGF Global is an integrated talent solutions provider, offering staffing, recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), nearshore, and consulting services across a wide range of industries in 35 countries.

We're a dynamic, people-first organization where fresh ideas are always welcome. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a genuine passion for helping people grow. At SGF Global, smiles are part of the dress code, and every voice matters.

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