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Contract Specialist

White Plains, NY 10607

Posted: 01/03/2025 Industry: Business Support Services Job Number: 39713838 Pay Rate: $30-35 / hour

Job Description

Lighthouse Professional Services a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2023” award winner. We have over 50 years of experience placing people with small and global companies. Our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serve clients nationwide.  We are currently seeking a Contract Specialist for a client in White Plains, NY. Duration: 12+ month contract (benefits eligible)
Location: White Plains, NY (hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days WFH)Pay Rate: $35/hour Project OverviewThis role will support the Senior Manager of Vendor Contracts within Operations. The Vendor Contracts team helps the Operations group manage their various contracts with consultants and contractors. The team functions as liaisons to the Procurement department and works with various stakeholders to keep projects moving.  Job Functions & Responsibilities
  • Perform QA/QC on memorandums and proposals 
  • Support Requests for Proposals (RFP) including coordinating meetings, commenting on Scope of Work (SOW), checking RFP packages 
  • Creating and verifying purchase requisitions in SAP 
  • Communicating with various stakeholders in Operations, Procurement, and Legal 
  • Reviewing, interpreting, and researching contract terms and conditions 
  • Monitoring contract expirations 
  • Learning and implementing new software for contract processes and management 
  • Developing contracting mechanisms and strategies 
  • Developing efficient processes and procedures to reduce cycle time
 Skills
  • Highly capable in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams 
  • Proficient or able to quickly learn MS 365 tools: SharePoint List, Power Automate
  • Knowledge of or able to quickly learn SAP ERP 
  • Highly attentive to detail 
  • Highly capable in navigating complex policies and creating processes & procedures 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
 Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Required preferably in Engineering 
  • 1-5years experience in procurement, contract management and/or project management 
  • Experience in standardization of process & procedures preferred 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
 
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Meet Your Recruiter

Lauren Ayala
Staffing Specialist

Lauren joined the Shelton office of Lighthouse Professional Services in August 2021 as a Staffing Specialist, focusing on finding candidates for the A&F, customer service and administrative roles.

Lauren graduated from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire with a Communication degree and a Fine Arts minor. She has a diverse background including human resources and administrative positions as well as hospitality and Martial Arts instruction positions.

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