Job Title: Contracts Administrator III (Technology Procurement & Strategic Sourcing)
Location: Birmingham, AL 35243
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Shift: Standard 1st Shift | Mon-Fri | 40 Hours week
Pay Range: XXXXXXXXXXX - XXXXXXXXXXX Per hr. on w2.
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator III to support enterprise-wide sourcing and contracting activities for technology, equipment, materials, and professional services. This role is responsible for managing the complete procurement lifecycle from sourcing strategy and RFP development through contract negotiation, execution, administration, risk mitigation, and contract closeout.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in contract drafting, commercial negotiations, procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, technology agreements, contract law, and supplier relationship management while managing multiple complex sourcing projects in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Lead sourcing projects for low- to high-risk procurement initiatives.
- Develop sourcing strategies for technology, equipment, materials, and professional services.
- Manage approximately 20 25 active sourcing and contracting projects simultaneously.
- Support procurement initiatives from planning through contract execution and closeout.
- Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify qualified domestic and global suppliers.
- Develop and implement strategic procurement programs supporting category management initiatives.
Contract Administration
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a variety of commercial contracts.
- Prepare and manage:
- Request for Information (RFI)
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Master Service Agreements (MSA)
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- Statements of Work (SOW)
- Contract Amendments
- Purchase Agreements
- Ensure contracts include appropriate legal terms, commercial provisions, and corporate requirements.
- Support contract modifications, claims resolution, contract administration, and contract closeout activities.
Technology Procurement
Support procurement activities involving:
- Software License Agreements
- Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements
- Subscription Service Agreements
- Technology Equipment Purchase Agreements
- IT Services Agreements
- Hardware Procurement
- Cloud and Technology Services Contracts
Negotiate commercial terms while mitigating business, legal, and cybersecurity risks.
Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
- Lead commercial and legal contract negotiations.
- Analyze pricing and perform cost analysis.
- Review supplier proposals and evaluate commercial risk.
- Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Address contractor exceptions in partnership with Legal, Risk Management, and Finance.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracting standards.
- Support dispute avoidance and contract issue resolution.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal business partners.
- Serve as the primary contracting interface with suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including:
- Legal
- Finance
- Accounting
- Risk Management
- IT Security
- Business Operations
- Support supplier relationship management initiatives.
- Promote ethical and transparent supplier negotiations.
Project Management
- Coordinate procurement timelines and project deliverables.
- Lead pre-bid meetings.
- Review vendor proposals and support supplier selection.
- Track sourcing activities and contract milestones.
- Ensure turnaround times for contract documents are achieved.
- Manage multiple priorities under aggressive deadlines.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with Company procurement policies.
- Maintain knowledge of:
- Contract Law
- Commercial Contracting
- Contract Formation
- Legal Provisions
- Data Privacy
- IT Security Requirements
- Litigation Avoidance
- Dispute Resolution
- Procurement Governance
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contracting records.
Process Improvement
- Improve procurement and sourcing processes.
- Recommend efficiencies within contracting workflows.
- Develop expertise in enterprise procurement systems.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contracting policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
- Preferred degrees:
- Business
- Management
- Finance
- Law
- Formal education in Contract Law or Contract Management is highly preferred.
Required Experience
- Contract Administration
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Contract Drafting
- Commercial Negotiations
- Vendor Management
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Risk Assessment
- RFP Development
- Contract Review
- Procurement Compliance
- Supplier Management
- Cross-functional Project Coordination
Preferred Experience
- Technology Procurement
- Software Licensing Agreements
- SaaS Agreements
- IT Procurement
- Hardware Procurement
- Cloud Services Procurement
- Technology Vendor Negotiations
- IT Security Contract Reviews
Required Skills
Contract Management
- Contract Administration
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Review
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Commercial Contracts
- Procurement Contracts
- Legal Documentation
- Contract Compliance
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- Master Service Agreements (MSA)
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- Amendments
- RFI & RFP Management
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Procurement
- Supplier Selection
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Vendor Management
- Market Research
- Cost Analysis
- Price Analysis
- Bid Evaluation
- Spend Analysis
Technology Procurement
- Software Licensing
- SaaS Agreements
- Technology Contracts
- IT Procurement
- Hardware Procurement
- Subscription Agreements
- Data Security
- Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation
Business Skills
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization
- Time Management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience negotiating enterprise technology contracts.
- Knowledge of procurement policies and governance.
- Understanding of contract law and commercial negotiations.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent sourcing initiatives.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience collaborating with Legal, Finance, Risk, and IT teams.
Why Join This Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to lead enterprise procurement initiatives supporting technology and strategic sourcing across Company. You'll manage complex contracts, negotiate high-value agreements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in reducing risk while driving procurement excellence.