Contract Specialist, Procurement Services - UT System Administration

University of Tennessee System; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee System is seeking a Contract Specialist to draft, review, and negotiate contracts in compliance with state and federal law and UT policy. The role also supports end users of the electronic Contract Management System and delivers training sessions.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers and their legal counsel, responding to contract inquiries, and managing the Contract Management System while ensuring accurate and timely contract execution.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and minimum of two years of experience in a professional office environment is required.

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

Customer service

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Legal language interpretation

Negotiation with attorneys

Reading legal documents

Communication skills

Policy comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Pro

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

The Contract Specialist drafts contracts, reviews contracts for compliance with state law, federal law, and UT policy, and negotiates with suppliers (including suppliers’ legal counsel). The position provides assistance to end-users of the electronic Contract Management System and delivers training classes.

The Contract Specialist drafts contracts, reviews contracts for compliance with state law, federal law, and UT policy, and negotiates with suppliers (including suppliers’ legal counsel). The position provides assistance to end-users of the electronic Contract Management System and delivers training classes.

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

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree and minimum of two years of experience in a professional office environment is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with technical writing, contract review, contract drafting, or related work
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to equally balance compliance and customer service to deliver services in a professional, timely manner
• Outstanding organizational skills
• The ability to exercise independent judgment
• The ability to read and accurately interpret legal language, regulations, and policies
• The ability to negotiate with attorneys or supplier representatives
• The ability to manage high volume workloads accurately and effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written communication skills including familiarity with standard English writing
• Experience reviewing information technology language
• Experience with Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of Adobe Pro or similar document reader
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems

Benefits And Compensation

Position is a Market Range 10 with an anticipated hiring range: $60,000 - $70,000

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee’s benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/

About Us

The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.