Welcome to Contract Specialist Jobs

Find out what it takes to succeed as a contract specialist by exploring job requirements, preferred qualifications, potential employers, and more. Contracts specialists are highly sought-after professionals in numerous industries, including federal government, healthcare, and technology.

Job Requirements

Contract specialists typically require a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and experience with contract negotiation and management. Understanding of contract law and regulatory requirements is a must.

Career Path and Progression

With experience, contract specialists can advance to positions like contract manager, director of contracts, or even vice president of contracts, managing larger contract portfolios and teams.

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$90K - $130K *

Champion complex bids by leading diverse teams through the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality while optimizing strategies with AI and digital tools to deliver impactful proposals that w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your legal career by managing vendor contracts, ensuring compliance, and supporting procurement strategies. Collaborate with teams to protect corporate interests while navigating risks and enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive successful contract management across various IC agencies. Oversee negotiation, compliance, and administration of diverse contracts while ensuring adherence to legal and o...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative Source to Pay solutions, transforming client procurement strategies through collaboration and technical expertise. Drive success in project delivery while supp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by overseeing procurement documentation, conducting supplier audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, all while managing multiple projects in a f...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Advance a modern, data-driven legal function by optimizing workflows, managing financials, and enhancing technology adoption. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive process improvements and create v...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Transform the in-house legal function by leading process improvement, adopting cutting-edge legal technology, and enhancing compliance and risk management. Collaborate closely with senior legal leader...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Transform your career by optimizing legal operations with data-driven strategies, process improvements, and technology integration. Collaborate closely with legal leaders to drive initiatives that enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic procurement excellence across North America, focusing on cost savings, supplier relationships, and operational discipline to elevate business performance and secur...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $166K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes through expert negotiation, supplier management, and strategic subcontracting to ensure high-quality product delivery and compliance with regulation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Champion the development and execution of procurement strategies for diverse professional services. Lead a team while managing supplier relationships and overseeing complex negotiations that align wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Elevate mission success by driving critical development efforts as a Major Systems Acquisition Specialist. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage program reviews, and navigate complex governance proce...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $260K *

Empower excellence in vendor management by negotiating complex contracts, collaborating with procurement, and ensuring compliance within the healthcare sector. Drive process improvements while serving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to negotiating and managing complex contracts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the F-35 Training and Logistics Market. Drive compliance and opera...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$178K - $234K *

Deliver strategic legal guidance by negotiating complex vendor contracts, enhancing procurement efficiencies, and serving as a trusted advisor within the organization. Your expertise will ensure compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $260K *

Join a team advancing vendor management strategies. Negotiate complex agreements and provide legal counsel that enhances procurement operations and supports the business with expertise in healthcare c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $234K *

Optimize vendor management by negotiating complex health agreements, offering strategic counsel, and enhancing contracting workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and implement innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $167K *

Pioneer innovative subcontract management in cutting-edge defense programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate and execute contracts while ensuring supplier performance and complianc...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that ensures accurate and timely trading PnL reporting while managing risk across the power sector. Collaborate with traders and various departments to evaluate strategies and enhance dail...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing site contracts for clinical studies, ensuring effective negotiations, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration while driving process improvements and mentoring team member...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion your procurement expertise to build and lead a strategic function, driving cost savings and operational efficiency across technology and medical suppliers while scaling a high-growth environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $167K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead subcontract management for complex subsystems, ensuring compliance and driving program success throughout the supply chain lifecycle...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team to lead subcontract management functions, ensuring supplier performance aligns with program goals through effective collaboration and innovative strategies. Drive decision-making a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$209K - $300K *

Lead the charge in the commercial contract governance for services, driving profitable growth and managing risk while collaborating across all deal lifecycle stages from negotiation to execution...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Empower our hardware teams by efficiently sourcing critical materials and services, ensuring timely procurement to avoid blockers. Collaborate closely with engineering, maintain supplier relations, an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a contract specialist do?question toggle

    A contract specialist drafts, evaluates, negotiates, and executes contracts. They ensure that contracts adhere to laws and regulations and protect a company's legal and financial interests.

  • What industries employ contract specialists?question toggle

    Almost every industry requires contract specialists. Popular industries include government, healthcare, technology, and military defense.

  • How much can a contract specialist earn?question toggle

    At Ladders, we host contract specialist jobs paying $100k and above. However, the salary may vary depending on location, industry, and level of experience.

  • What skills are required for a contract specialist job?question toggle

    Some key skills include negotiation, attention to detail, understanding of contract laws, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.