Jr. Contract Administrator

The Contract Administrator position requires knowledge of basic contracting functions. The Contract Administrator must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions for services to find the best opportunity for our client with respect to cost, quality, and schedule.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe job duties and responsibilities for the Contract Administrator include issuing contracts for the procurement of services, and negotiating agreements for services performed for the clients operations. The Contract Administrator must be familiar with basic contracting concepts and practices and procurement strategies. In addition, but not necessarily limited to, the Contract Administrator will be responsible for the following:Understanding standard terms and conditions in service agreements and how they protect the company from risks and liabilities with minimal supervisionApplying standard processes while meeting business requirements in accordance with Procurement's policies and procedures with minimal supervisionApplying knowledge of vendor capabilities while developing bid lists and bid packages for the purchase of services with minimal supervisionEvaluating vendor proposals to ensure cost, quality, and schedule with minimal supervisionProviding procurement customer recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative analysisAssisting internal and external customers with meeting objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationshipsEnsuring all agreements and purchases are in compliance with all company policies and procedures and with all federal, state and local laws and regulationsFollowing companies Code of Business Conduct and EthicsSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIESFamiliar with industry related commoditiesStrong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal customers, as well as vendorsStrong analytical, problem solving and time management skillsAble to work in a team and take direction from management or senior level peersStrong communication (written and oral) and organization skillsMaintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees and the general publicProficient in Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointExperience with SharePoint, Contract Management and ERP systems Please note that assignment durations, pay rates, and job duties are subject to our Client's business needs and project requirements. We may use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.

Created: 2026-05-09