Senior Contracts Specialist

Overview

A global nonprofit organization providing trusted biological materials for science and health is seeking a remote Senior Contracts Specialist. This role involves negotiating and administering all aspects of contracts from proposal through close-out, with a strong preference for candidates with legal knowledge. The position supports IT procurements and contracts, including software, reseller agreements, MSAs, SLAs, and services. Responsibilities include IT sourcing, savings generation through active negotiations, contract optimization, templating, and contract risk management to maintain procurement effectiveness and optimize IT capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer complex agreements from proposal stage through close-out, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, reporting, and agreement closeout.
• Negotiate complex agreement terms in accordance with organizational policy and regulations.
• Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to policy and conformance to master agreements.
• Prepare agreements, amendments, specifications, tests, and progress reports.
• Review agreements for conformity to contract requirements.
• Prepare, deliver, and present spreadsheets with formulas and data analysis.
• Ensure timely processing of department reports and contract deliverables.
• Generate reports on contract activity as required.
• Manage department communications, including inbox oversight.
• Verify all aspects of agreements to ensure organizational conformance while maintaining high customer satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of IT contract law, procurement regulations, and industry standards.
• Prior experience with IT contracts and procurement.
• Familiarity with contract terms related to data security, SaaS/Cloud, Support and Maintenance, and SLAs.
• Strong background in legal principles, contract law, and interpretation of contractual terms and risk is highly preferred.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Expertise in contract documentation, amendments, and compliance review for adherence to requirements and master agreements.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, including formulas and data analysis for reporting and contract activity tracking.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage high-volume communications.
• Preferred: Experience in procurement and sourcing environments supporting contract negotiations and optimization.
• Preferred: Experience with IT procurements and contracts, including software, SaaS/Cloud, SLAs, and services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 to $95,000 annually, determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market data.
• Eligibility for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and a corporate bonus program.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and AD&D.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Fitness and cell phone subsidies.
• Additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 counseling.
• Retirement plans: 401(a) with 6% employer contribution and 403(b) with 2% match.
• Career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards.

Location

This is a remote position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.