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 *

Drive your career with autonomy in sourcing and procurement of medical aesthetic devices, enhancing inventory strategy through negotiations and strong seller relationships in a fast-paced, metric-driv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $108K *

Join a team that sources and optimizes suppliers for innovative product development. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality components are delivered on time, contributing to...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading strategic purchasing initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering partnerships that drive innovation and savings within a dynamic environment. Join us...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by developing and implementing procurement strategies for major construction projects, while managing a contract management team and fostering stakeholder collaboration for succe...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Transform complex legal challenges into strategic solutions by managing high-volume procurement contracts, negotiating vendor agreements, and ensuring compliance across diverse business units. Collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Join our team to lead program management efforts at a major facility. Drive execution, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to objectives—all while maintaining strong client relationshi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Drive complex international logistics and ensure compliance in import/export operations. Oversee shipment management, documentation, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $110K *

Drive the development of innovative orthopedic products from concept to market. Oversee project management, ensuring timelines, budgets, and compliance standards are met while leading diverse teams an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming technology procurement through strategic insights, vendor relationship management, and efficient contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Analyze, develop, and manage federal timekeeping solutions to ensure compliance and enhance system efficiencies in collaboration with stakeholders, focusing on accuracy and support across enterprise e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Elevate federal program management by providing expert oversight and support for timekeeping and payroll systems. Drive compliance, enhance efficiency, and optimize customer service across a large ent...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $150K *

Elevate project execution by overseeing installation processes, ensuring safety, productivity, and client satisfaction across medium to large projects while managing a skilled team and fostering stron...

4 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Champion project success by overseeing installations and managing teams, ensuring safety and productivity on medium to large-scale projects. Foster client relationships and promote quality through eff...

2 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Transform your career with a leadership role overseeing water treatment construction. You'll manage projects from planning to execution, ensuring quality and safety while coordinating efforts across t...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead the successful execution of medium to large projects by overseeing staff, managing relationships, and promoting safety and efficiency, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to client expec...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $145K *

Deliver and implement strategic procurement initiatives while managing complex projects. Collaborate on transformational initiatives, ensuring compliance and optimizing supply chain performance to dri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$218K - $305K *

Join us to lead the contracts management function, overseeing government and commercial contracts while guiding a team of professionals to support business objectives and deliver results in a fast-pac...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $152K *

Drive procurement excellence by ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost management across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfill project commitments and optimize procurement...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic compliance program ensuring regulatory adherence and risk management. Drive a culture of integrity, oversee frameworks and governance, and provide strategic compliance support within a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Drive effective subcontracting solutions by leading negotiations, analyzing proposals, and ensuring compliance with government regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support mi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to own the full contract lifecycle, providing legal guidance and support to drive business impact while collaborating with internal stakeholders across all agreements and compliance pr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of billing operations by leading the team, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Drive strategic initiatives and foster cross-functional collaboration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction management by overseeing preconstruction activities, including cost estimating, client relationships, and proposal development to drive project su...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Reimagine contract administration as you support end-to-end processes across teams. Collaborate with Legal, Sales, and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant workflows while enhancing organizational ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $185K *

Champion a comprehensive program management approach for federal payroll and timekeeping systems. Oversee strategic initiatives, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while leveraging technical exper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.