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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$100K - $150K *

Manage contract negotiations and proposals to ensure effective project execution. Build lasting customer relationships while supporting operations with essential information, and tackle complex challe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading contract negotiations, estimating projects, and fostering customer relationships in a dynamic environment. Drive project success in utility construction with your expertise...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Explore an exciting opportunity to support diverse construction projects, enhancing your skills in project coordination, risk management, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic, innovative enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing our Supplier Information platform, ensuring data integrity and system configuration that empowers procurement operations while fostering supplier collaboration across the...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $96K *

Shape the future of our bidding process by coordinating end-to-end bid activities, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to drive success in tenders and proposals while supporting strate...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K *

Lead the charge in managing procurement for a luxury resort, ensuring operational budgets are met while fostering strong vendor relationships and driving cost-effective purchasing strategies across al...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead commercial initiatives across MRO services, ensuring risk management, contract governance, and alignment with business objectives, while overseeing proposal development and claims management to p...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive commercial leadership for MRO operations, ensuring contract stewardship, risk management, and proposal development. Collaborate across teams to safeguard contractual interests and align client a...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive product integration, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder alignment for complex systems, while managing risks and documentation for successful progra...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $225K *

Optimize corporate transactions by leading contract negotiations, drafting agreements, and advising cross-functional teams. Provide strategic legal insights to mitigate risks and ensure compliance in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing roofing product specifications and fostering strong relationships with architects and corporate clients, driving growth through strategic sales initiatives an...

Yesterday

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

$105K - $195K *

Lead the charge as a trusted advisor, collaborating across teams to design impactful delivery strategies and ensure success for client engagements, ultimately driving revenue growth and satisfaction a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing industrial inspection projects for CAPEX in the oil and gas sector. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality assurance and project compliance while leading a t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Champion the electrical spend category through strategic sourcing, supplier relations, and risk management. Utilize your expertise to drive contract negotiations, ensure compliance, and implement effe...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of aviation logistics by managing procurement processes and customer relations to ensure timely delivery of vital parts that keep aircraft operational. Engage with internal teams and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $150K *

Shape efficient business operations by integrating finance, HR, and admin functions to enhance program execution across diverse locations, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration among teams t...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$61K - $122K *

Partner with us to develop, negotiate, and manage clinical research contracts, ensuring alignment with business goals while collaborating effectively to meet project milestones and compliance standard...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $176K *

Support critical federal contract management through independent review, analysis, and drafting of acquisition documents. Leverage your expertise in government contracting to advise clients on pre- an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $170K *

Drive contract lifecycle excellence by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, manage workflows, and support organiza...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Facilitate contract execution by managing workflows, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating across teams. Drive process improvement and maintain compliance, while delivering impactful reporting and docu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $160K *

Transform procurement strategies across North America, enhancing efficiency while driving cost optimization and quality assurance. Lead a dynamic team within a collaborative environment to achieve ope...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to optimize procurement strategies across North America, ensuring alignment with operations, sales, and finance. Lead and develop a high-performance regional procurement team, drive co...

Bolton, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Deliver comprehensive support for federal acquisition processes, managing grants and contracts while ensuring adherence to regulations and quality standards. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $131K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focusing on category management, supplier relationships, and procurement initiatives to drive business value and optimize commercial operations across various se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Engage in leading field operations on complex projects, ensuring safety compliance, effective communication, and schedule maintenance to achieve profitable outcomes while fostering relationships with...

1 week ago

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

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.