Overview
Contract Specialist Jobs in Waco, TX at Taylor Root
Title: Contract Specialist
Company: Taylor Root
Location: Waco, TX
Midsize law firm seeking a Contract Specialist (Vendor Partnership Specialist) to join their team in Waco, TX. This firm is commonly awarded as a Top Texas Employer and has a great culture with strong opportunities for growth!
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation and management of vendor contracts
Coordinate with vendors
Resolve vendor inquiries and issues
Reviews and approves requests for new vendors under the direction of the DVP
Maintain accurate and organized records of vendor contracts and communications
Negotiates, or participates in the negotiation of terms, requirements, and conditions for contract awards and modifications; prepares related documents including contracts, amendments and letter agreements.
Monitors, administers and/or audits contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, pricing, licensure, insurance requirements and ensuring accuracy and timely performance of contracted work and cost compliance.
Resolves first level contractual issues or problems with vendors on behalf of the Firm.
Assists Operations departments in understanding and interpreting existing agreements.
Provide administrative support to the DVP
Support the DVP in various projects and tasks as needed
Maintain office supplies inventory
Details & Benefits:
Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 plus year-end bonuses
Health, Dental and Vision plans, with options for employees, spouses and dependents
Health Care Concierge Service
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Firm Contributions
Paid Holidays and Time Off
Parental Leave
Regularly ranked top place to work
Qualifications:
1-3 years of contracting or procurement experience for a law firm, government entity or comparable professional services company.
Attention to detail
Outstanding organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Intermediate to expert skill level in Word and Excel.
Effectively prioritize duties, requests and projects and manage deadlines.
Solution oriented thinker.
Professional, diplomatic and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact with numerous individuals via email, telephone and in person.
Must be able to adhere to Firm’s guidelines.
Should exhibit flexibility and adaptability in accepting changes in assignments as required.
Strong service orientation with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, office and firm management, clients and outside business partners.
