• Contract Specialist

    Aston Carter (Lake Forest, IL)


    Qualifications:

    + 5+ years of relevant experience working with contracts.

    + Bachelor's Degree required.

    + Extensive contracting experience in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industries.

    + Expertise in negotiating Statements of Work (SOWs) related to market research, data, and analytics.

    + Strong analytical abilities to identify opportunities within contracts related to savings.

    + Excellent communication and consultation skills to engage and influence stakeholders.

    + Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

    + Experience with supply chain, procurement, project management, and vendor management.

    + Knowledge of contracts administration and supplier performance management.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate with stakeholders to execute contracting projects that align with strategic objectives.

    + Provide expert consultation on contract management with a focus on market research, data, and analytics.

    + Analyze Statements of Work (SOW) to identify and leverage cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high service standards.

    + Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms and strong Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in demanding environments.

    + Monitor contract statuses and provide insightful updates and recommendations to the Category Associate Director.

    + Effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects under tight timelines.

    + Implement process improvements and cost-saving strategies without compromising quality or compliance.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is a hybrid model with four days on-site. Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 hybrid position in Lake Forest,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.