Contract Negotiator & Compliance Specialist

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut seeks a Contract Specialist to support the Procurement Contracting & Compliance team with a variety of contracts in support of the campus community. Under the general direction of the University Director of Procurement Contracting & Compliance, this role will draft and negotiate terms and conditions for university contracts.

The position is full-time at the Storrs campus with a hybrid work schedule (on-campus two days per week, remote three days).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 4 years of related professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices and contract language.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and negotiates contract language for various contracts under assigned commodities.
• Responsible for the administration of all contractual activities for University Procurement Contracting & Compliance.
• Collaborate with internal customer departments and colleagues within Procurement to draft clear contracts capturing negotiated terms.
• Represents the department with authority to act on behalf of the University Director when authorized.
• Ensures proper controls over contracting procedures for fiscal and administrative compliance.
• Prepares and reviews contracts submitted to the Office of General Counsel and Attorney General.
• Monitors and tracks contracts for compliance with statutes, policies, and guidelines.
• Prepares reports and provides training on procurement compliance as needed.
• Informs customers and vendors on new and current procurement procedures and guidelines.
• Analyzes scope of work, pricing information, vendor performance, and compliance with contracts.

Skills

Procurement basics

Contract negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Connecticut seeks a Contract Specialist to support the Procurement Contracting & Compliance team with a variety of contracts in support of the campus community. Under the general direction of the University Director of Procurement Contracting & Compliance, this role will draft and negotiate terms and conditions for university contracts.

The position is full-time at the Storrs campus with a hybrid work schedule (on-campus two days per week, remote three days).