Contract Specialist: Drafting, Negotiation & System Training

Knoxville Technology Council; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition benefits for employees and/or

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Tennessee System is seeking a Contract Specialist to draft and review contracts, ensure compliance with federal, state, and UT policies, and negotiate with suppliers and their counsel. The position provides assistance to end-users of the electronic Contract Management System and delivers training classes.

A Bachelor's Degree and minimum of two years of experience in a professional office environment is required, with preferred qualifications including experience with IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of two years of experience in a professional office environment is required.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret legal language, regulations, and policies.
• Experience negotiating with attorneys or supplier representatives.
• Strong written communication skills including familiarity with standard English writing.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, edits, and negotiates System and Institution authority contracts on behalf of the University in accordance with fiscal policy.
• Negotiates with suppliers and their legal counsel.
• Drafts contracts.
• Responds to contract questions from suppliers and University departments.
• Serves as a point of contact for the Contract Management System and assists end users with questions about the Contract Management System.
• Conducts training classes for the Contract Management System.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Legal language comprehension

Customer service

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Pro

Oracle ERP

Job description

The University of Tennessee System is seeking a Contract Specialist to draft and review contracts, ensure compliance with federal, state, and UT policies, and negotiate with suppliers and their counsel. The position provides assistance to end-users of the electronic Contract Management System and delivers training classes.

A Bachelor's Degree and minimum of two years of experience in a professional office environment is required, with preferred qualifications including experience with IT