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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$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$160K - $230K *

Champion your expertise in managing complex construction claims, driving recovery strategies, and collaborating with internal and external partners to optimize insurance coverage. Lead risk management...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $230K *

Lead high exposure construction claims, collaborating with teams to optimize recovery and mitigate risks. Engage as a subject matter expert, guiding legal strategies and training others while ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

$75K - $95K *

Champion the efficiency of contract and insurance workflows across logistics by overseeing the lifecycle of agreements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to reduce risk and enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Elevate project success by leading project management initiatives, ensuring coordination among stakeholders, and driving operational excellence from planning to closeout through effective communicatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K - $163K *

Help us drive procurement excellence by managing complex projects and contracts. Lead negotiations and ensure compliance while collaborating to optimize budgets and timelines. Elevate our procurement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $200K *

Transform procurement strategies and lead a professional team to optimize asset management operations, driving cost savings and operational excellence on a global scale. Collaborate with cross-functio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative sourcing strategies in Asset Management. Oversee $200M spending, guide procurement teams, and drive competitive advantages in a dynamic global environment while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by leading global indirect procurement strategies to drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and execut...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that’s driving strategic procurement initiatives across projects, managing vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies while leading a talented team in a dynamic en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Advance project success by leading subcontract management teams, defining strategies, and ensuring seamless execution of operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align contracts with pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive project management excellence by overseeing team dynamics, contract execution, and client relations while achieving strategic objectives and enhancing operational effectiveness across geographic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Transform business support by providing legal guidance and managing litigation and contracts, while fostering collaboration with departments and external counsel to enhance operational effectiveness...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Lead the architecture for a multi-million-dollar Source to Pay program, enhancing vendor management and procurement processes while overseeing the Coupa tech stack and driving strategic technology cho...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Architect end-to-end solutions for a multi-million-dollar Source to Pay program, driving strategic improvements in vendor management and procurement processes while optimizing technology integration w...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architecting a dynamic multi-million-dollar Source to Pay program. Drive vendor management and procurement process improvements while owning the tech stack for integrated applicatio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $148K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes, driving audits, and ensuring compliance across operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze discrepancies and implement improvements while...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at managing complex government pricing tasks to ensure compliance and support patient access in federal programs. Drive critical analysis, reporting, and collaboration to optimize...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Empower the organization by leading global compliance and data privacy initiatives, designing training programs, managing investigations, and ensuring adherence to regulations across various jurisdict...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.