Contract Specialist

Advantage Technical
$50.00-$58.00
United States, Texas, Houston
10260 Westheimer Road (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2025
Procurement Contract Specialist Contract- 6 months (could go longer) Houston, TX Pay: $50-$58/HR Responsibilities May Include: * Solicitation, negotiation, award, and post award administration of contracts, agreements and amendments. * Executing day-to-day procurement activities, including but not limited to: o agreement/contract/amendment negotiation o contract administration o invoice resolution, supplier relationship management, etc. * Supporting implementation, adoption, and compliance with Contracting Standards & Procedures. * Driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance and streamline contracting and procurement processes. * Managing assigned categories effectively and efficiently, with focus on high stakeholder engagement/management. * Mitigating procurement risks, while reducing total cost of ownership without negatively affecting value. * Maintaining appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policies. Supporting periodic audit activities. * Driving formal RFx (requests for information, proposal or quote) through Ariba and iCertis, including but not limited to: o performing pre-bid / pre-award meetings. o analyzing suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost, safety and quality assurance. o prepares bid evaluations and seeks appropriate approvals for award. Resolving contract issues/disputes (pricing, quality, timing, claims, liens, etc.) * Collaborating with Legal to ensure compliance with all P66 clause owner requirements and legal statutes. Position Requirements Basic / Required: * Bachelor's degree or 5 years equivalent Procurement/Contracting experience * Experience with purchase orders, sourcing, negotiations, and contracting. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SAP, Ariba, and other procurement technologies. * Experience leading multiple Procurement initiatives concurrently across sourcing, contracting, materials management, and/ or Procure-To-Pay (P2P). After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.