Contract SpecialistRemote

Job Type:                   Temp

Pay Rate:                  $34.25/hourly

Duration:                 2 months

Days/Hours:            8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

Location:                  Remote – local applicants of (RI/MA/CT) preferred

The Contract Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and approving contract requests for the purchase of IT goods and services in the university's Contract Management System (BCM). Once a contract request is received and approved, you will draft/create the contract in BCM, sending it for internal and external review, and then signature through BCM/DocuSign. You will work closely with the Assistant Director, Contracts, other Strategic Procurement and Contracts (SPC) team members, and stakeholders throughout the university who are either the requesters or subject matter experts who are consulted as needed.

Must Haves:

• 3-5 years of contract experience required.
• Backgrounds from a law firm, paralegal or legal secretary would be ideal.
• High volume, heavy contract work, redlining in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, analytical, adaptive, problem solver, creative.
• Ability to multitask; strategic thinking.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Contract negotiation skills.
• IT and technical contract experience with specialty in IT specific terms and conditions.
• Aptitude working with document management systems.
• Ability to quickly learn the university's Contract Management System (BCM) which is on the Jaggaer Contracts+ total contract management platform.
• Microsoft Word Review/Redlining/Track Changes tools.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@nextSource.com.

What nextSource Provides:

• Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
• Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
• 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
• Discount Program

*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.