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Job Title: Contract SpecialistJob Description

We are seeking a motivated Contract Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in negotiating service agreements and optimizing contract outcomes. The ideal candidate will consult with end-user departments to identify business terms and facilitate bid processes while managing service contract renewals and providing consultative services to internal customers.

Responsibilities

+ Negotiate service agreements using best practice guidelines.

+ Consult with end-user departments to identify relevant business terms to optimize contracts and outcomes.

+ Facilitate bid processes with supply chain coordinator and departments for any service contract renewals. This includes planning, scheduling, and document creation for all RFP-related activities.

+ Manage renewal notices for all service contracts and ensure that department input is included during contract renewals or termination.

+ Provide consultative and liaison services to internal customers by educating, informing, training, and assisting them with contractual needs.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Healthcare or Business Administration; OR equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education at the rate of two years of experience for each year of missing education.

+ Minimum of three years of experience in contracting, purchasing, legal, or a related field required.

+ Prior supply chain or purchasing experience required.

+ Knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) analytical tools and contracts required.

+ Knowledge of regulatory terms, HIPAA terminology, and general legal terms and conditions.

+ Skilled in collecting, interpreting, communicating, and presenting information in a clear, concise manner.

+ Proficiency in reading contracts, understanding legal terms, and redlining contracts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Attention to detail will be verified through references and situational questions such as 'walk me through a time you caught a mistake' or 'walk me through a time you overlooked a mistake'.

Work Environment

You will work with a dedicated Contracts team, currently comprising two Contract Analysts, with plans to hire another. This position is 100% remote, and we provide the necessary equipment. The role offers flexible working hours, typically Monday through Friday, with most of the team working from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.