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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of major infrastructure projects by overseeing commercial strategies and ensuring financial governance. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and drive success in contract ma...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the commercial strategy for large infrastructure projects, ensuring cost control, risk management, and contract compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to drive financial success and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $157K *

Pioneer sourcing strategies and optimize procurement processes to support NPI initiatives, collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials an...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement processes by managing technology sourcing strategies, analyzing market trends, and optimizing vendor relationships while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance procurement strategies for large-scale data center projects, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule while managing vendor risks and engagement across multiple stakeholders for successful...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence for large-scale construction projects. Focus on owner representation, procurement planning, risk management, and commercial alignment while ensuring s...

3 weeks ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing Federal contract administration, guiding strategic procurement operations, and building essential collaborations to enhance compliance and execution within a f...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Lead the charge in strategic contract administration, supporting enterprise contracts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimization, and successful execution in a...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Manage complex Federal contract administration, optimizing processes and strategies for successful execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and compl...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Transform the landscape of contract administration and procurement. Leverage your extensive experience to manage enterprise contracts, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while collaboratin...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Shape the future of contract administration as a Specialist Manager, guiding strategic enterprise vehicles and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and successful operations in a...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Manage complex subcontracting processes, enhance contract compliance, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure efficient contract administration within a high-impact government services environment...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Drive effective contract management across enterprise contract vehicles, ensuring compliance and operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead strategic negotiations to optim...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Shape and optimize contract management strategies, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across complex enterprise contract vehicles in a dynamic public services environment...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Architect and lead contract administration strategies for enterprise-level procurement, driving compliance and operational execution in a dynamic government services environment. Collaborate effective...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Join a team that shapes and strengthens contract strategies, managing compliance and operational execution for enterprise contracts while collaborating across various stakeholders to ensure alignment...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Lead contract administration activities for enterprise contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational execution. Shape strategies, manage documentation, and...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Join our team to oversee strategic contract management activities, driving compliance and enhancing operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape win strategies and resolve c...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Transform contract administration for enterprise contract vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence while managing complex procurement challen...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Tackle complex contract administration challenges in a dynamic team environment. Drive strategic procurement initiatives to ensure compliance with federal standards while managing key stakeholder rela...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $155K *

Manage and transform contract administration activities for enterprise contracts, ensuring compliance, resolving issues, and supporting operational execution while collaborating with internal teams to...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement strategies through collaboration with key stakeholders to drive efficiency, manage local sourcing, and enhance supplier performance while ensuring alignment w...

Exshaw, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize procurement strategies for projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services, while managing supplier relations and driving continuous improvement initiatives...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contract processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving strategic proposals. Collaborate with teams to enhance business opportunities and deliver high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape and enhance proposal strategies while managing complex contracts and negotiations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and effective contract lifecycle management, drivi...

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.