Contract Lifecycle & Procurement Specialist

Johns Hopkins University & Medicine - Development and Alumni Relations; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,200 - 80,799; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University & Medicine - Development and Alumni Relations is seeking a Contract Specialist to support contract lifecycle activities at the divisional level. You will partner with divisional leadership, faculty, staff, and central procurement to draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts in line with university policies.

The role also covers vendor onboarding, PO tracking, and related procurement processes as a liaison among divisions, central offices, vendors, and finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum two years of related experience; substitution rules may apply.
• Further education or experience may substitute for required education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including service, vendor, and research agreements.
• Coordinate with central Procurement to ensure policy compliance and regulatory alignment.
• Maintain accurate contract records and databases.
• Gather information from leadership, faculty, and staff for contract preparation and execution.
• Serve as liaison between the division and central Procurement to ensure policy consistency.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance and keep records up to date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Workday

Job description

Johns Hopkins University & Medicine - Development and Alumni Relations is seeking a Contract Specialist to support contract lifecycle activities at the divisional level. You will partner with divisional leadership, faculty, staff, and central procurement to draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts in line with university policies.

The role also covers vendor onboarding, PO tracking, and related procurement processes as a liaison among divisions, central offices, vendors, and finance