Contracts and Procurement Specialist

Lexicon Inc; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Vision Insurance

Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Lexicon Inc. seeks a Contracts and Procurement Specialist to support contract development, procurement activities, and coordination on major EPC projects.

This entry-level role is designed for professionals with foundational experience in contract administration or supply chain and a readiness to grow in a fast-paced environment. You will assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, issue RFQs, track bids, and maintain documentation in contract management systems while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or project support.
• Basic understanding of contract terms, commercial principles, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to contract management tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, purchase orders, NDAs, and change orders.
• Maintain contract files, key dates, and deliverables in contract management systems.
• Ensure documentation compliance with company policies and project requirements.
• Support procurement teams in issuing RFQs, tracking bids, and compiling commercial comparisons.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to gather required documentation and updates.
• Monitor delivery schedules and report any delays or discrepancies to senior staff.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align contract milestones with project goals.
• Assist in tracking contract status, variations, and change order logs.
• Support resolution of basic contractual or scope-related issues under guidance.
• Prepare status reports, trackers, and audit-ready records.
• Maintain accurate data for performance metrics and project forecasts.

Skills

MS Office

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or law

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

We are seeking a motivated Contracts and Procurement Specialist to support contract development, procurement activities, and coordination on major EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects. This entry-level role is ideal for professionals with foundational experience in contract administration or supply chain who are eager to grow in a structured, fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Support & Documentation

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, purchase orders, NDAs, and change orders.
• Maintain contract files, key dates, and deliverables in contract management systems.
• Ensure documentation compliance with company policies and project requirements.
• Support procurement teams in issuing RFQs, tracking bids, and compiling commercial comparisons.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to gather required documentation and updates.
• Monitor delivery schedules and report any delays or discrepancies to senior staff.

EPC Project Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align contract milestones with project goals.
• Assist in tracking contract status, variations, and change order logs.
• Support resolution of basic contractual or scope-related issues under guidance.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to legal, safety, and quality standards in documentation.
• Assist with preparing status reports, trackers, and audit-ready records.
• Maintain accurate data for performance metrics and project forecasts.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or project support (preferably in EPC, construction, energy, or industrial sectors).
• Basic understanding of contract terms, commercial principles, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to contract management tools is an advantage.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Note: The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to interpret contractual language and work with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in EPC contracting and procurement processes.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Law, or related field preferred.

Physical Demands

• The role primarily involves sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and handling paperwork.
• Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment for long periods of time.
• Occasional walking, standing, and moving between departments or meeting rooms.
• All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. I have reviewed, understand and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations. All of the physical demands listed are essential functions.

• Medical Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Vision Insurance
• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources: [e-mail]

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