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 - $110K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing contracts for diverse programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships. Drive growth through innovative solutions, support proposal teams, and particip...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $174K *

Unlock new possibilities as a Procurement Manager, leading strategic sourcing and vendor management while collaborating with internal teams to drive efficiencies and optimize procurement processes acr...

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

$100K - $130K *

Manage procurement operations by directing negotiations and ensuring compliance with policies, controls, and strategies to optimize resources and enhance sustainability initiatives, while providing ke...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Engage clients by driving adoption and value across enterprise accounts. Be a trusted advisor to stakeholders and manage overall client health through proactive strategies, ensuring long-term partners...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive advanced manufacturing projects, overseeing planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, and team leadership to ensure on-time delivery and excellent results...

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

$90K - $120K *

Launch your procurement career by developing strategies that enhance profitability and sustainability within the chemical industry. Collaborate with senior leadership, drive purchasing processes, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive success by developing and executing innovative procurement strategies, optimizing processes, and implementing systems that deliver measurable value across all procurement categories...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer the planning and execution of construction projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while leading cross-functional teams and co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving procurement excellence through strategic supplier management, cost optimization, and inventory oversight. Join a collaborative environment where your negotiation skills wil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to impactful procurement projects in logistics across Iberia. Drive supplier relationships and strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute solutions that enh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $160K *

Drive subcontract formation and administration, ensuring compliance with project needs and managing associated complexities to support project goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimiz...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance while collaborating effectively with all stakeholders and overseeing subcontractor performanc...

3 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to sourcing critical materials for innovative aerospace projects. Leverage your procurement expertise to ensure on-time delivery and support engineering initiatives while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Champion the execution of facility task orders by overseeing all project aspects, ensuring compliance, coordinating contractors, and managing budgets in a collaborative environment at a premier aerosp...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that provides strategic legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and operational matters while managing the legal department and fostering partnerships across various business units to miti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of audit strategies that enhance agency mission effectiveness. Conduct thorough research and analysis, ensuring compliance with regulations, while liaising with stakeholders to m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Advance the Agency's mission by leading audit program development and improvement. Conduct thorough research and analysis to enhance auditing policies, monitor program performance, and ensure effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential in a vital role focused on enhancing agency effectiveness through strategic audit planning, analysis, and monitoring. Collaborate with teams to develop policies that drive perfor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that drives audit effectiveness through research, analysis, and planning. Monitor program performance while preparing quality products and representing the Agency. Your expertise will enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing audit policy development and program effectiveness. Collaborate on research, analysis, and performance monitoring to improve internal controls and compliance, contributing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Transform agency operations by leading comprehensive audit programs, conducting in-depth analyses, and ensuring compliance with established standards to enhance mission effectiveness and resource mana...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and enhancement of audit programs, ensuring program effectiveness. Conduct in-depth research, analysis, and field monitoring while liaising with stakeholders to improve agency pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and implementation of audit programs to enhance organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with regulations. Conduct thorough research and analysis, monitor performanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the Agency's mission through rigorous audit development, overseeing performance metrics, and fostering key relationships with industry partners for improved o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Explore opportunities to enhance agency effectiveness through detailed audits, innovative policy development, and collaboration with external partners, ensuring compliance and quality in program areas...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.