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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$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing procurement processes by evaluating bids, monitoring suppliers, and implementing cost-saving strategies to ensure operational excellence in aerospace procure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead global sourcing strategies for third-party active ingredients, driving transformational change and collaboration across business functions to enhance competitiveness and resilience. Shape procure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $133K *

Join a team that shapes pricing strategy and revenue optimization in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design and govern pricing policies that drive growth and...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate the reconciliation process by collaborating cross-functionally, ensuring accuracy, and implementing effective solutions to discrepancies while enhancing operational efficiencies in a dynami...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $242K *

Lead multifaceted design integration efforts to deliver exceptional project outcomes. Manage multidisciplinary teams, align strategies, and exceed client expectations from preconstruction to completio...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Deliver strategic sourcing initiatives in transportation procurement, leading RFP/RFI processes and carrier negotiations to optimize costs and enhance supply chain efficiencies across diverse freight...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $150K *

Champion enterprise-wide tech initiatives, driving AI transformation and seamless business solutions through effective project management and cross-functional collaboration...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives and AI-driven projects. Drive collaboration across teams, manage significant budgets and timelines, and shape impactful solutio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Transform enterprise technology landscapes by leading high-impact AI and digital initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful program execution and alignment with strategic objectiv...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in modernizing technology ecosystems and AI-driven initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage enterprise projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strat...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $150K *

Champion strategic, enterprise-wide initiatives driving technology and AI transformation. Lead high-visibility programs, manage deliverables across teams, and align stakeholders to ensure successful o...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Champion enterprise-wide tech initiatives that modernize your organization, focusing on AI-driven transformations. Lead cross-functional teams, manage high-visibility projects, and align strategies to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that leads transformative tech initiatives, specializing in AI integration and digital modernization. Oversee end-to-end project delivery across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $150K *

Transform enterprise technology by leading AI-driven initiatives and modernizing ecosystems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to manage large-scale programs, ensuring seamless integration and del...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise-wide tech and AI initiatives, driving strategic delivery and cross-functional collaboration to modernize technology ecosystems and enhance business solutions wit...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $150K *

Lead enterprise-wide technology modernization initiatives, driving AI-driven transformations and coordinating high-visibility projects across cross-functional teams to enhance business solutions and w...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$127K - $191K *

Drive value within our Procurement team by leading strategic sourcing and supplier management, ensuring quality compliance and cost efficiency across External Manufacturing Organizations within the Nu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $127K *

Lead end-to-end service delivery for clients, driving operational excellence and strategic growth while managing P&L and compliance across multi-site teams. Elevate client satisfaction through innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion comprehensive acquisition processes while driving innovation in workforce planning, market research, and project evaluation. Lead efforts in procurement support to enhance operational efficie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K *

Lead acquisition lifecycle support for U.S. Government programs focusing on counternarcotics. Collaborate in developing documentation and managing processes from pre-award to post-award for third-part...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Deliver strategic leadership and oversight for preconstruction estimating efforts, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high standards while fostering team development and effective communication across...

1 week ago

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

$65K - $118K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security protocols by overseeing personnel, facility, and SAP security operations, providing expert guidance on security practices, and implementing effective risk mitigat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing technology procurement and asset management. In this role, you'll oversee purchasing, financial analysis, vendor coordination, and compliance, ensuring effic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team managing multiple commissioning projects, providing leadership and oversight. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, ensuring efficient execution while developing project talen...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Manage engineering construction projects by overseeing execution, ensuring safety, coordinating teams, and implementing policies. Lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals on time and wit...

Repentigny, QCIn-Person

2 weeks 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.