Hybrid Contract Lead: Procurement & Contract Management

Orion Group; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group seeks a Contract Lead Specialist to support procurement operations, contract administration, PO management, and supplier coordination. You will manage contract documentation, ensure compliance, and maintain audit-ready records across multiple procurement systems.

The role emphasizes evaluating contract requests, resolving discrepancies, and handling 20+ concurrent requests in a fast-paced, regulated environment with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience.
• Experience managing procurement processes, contract workflows, and PO transactions.
• Strong understanding of contract documentation, purchase requisitions, supplier management, and purchasing procedures.
• Experience with contract management databases, procurement platforms, or PO management systems.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer applications while maintaining auditable records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain essential contract documents, records, and data within contract management databases.
• Organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy contract files in accordance with corporate requirements.
• Review and process pre-negotiated contracts through completion, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Evaluate contract content to verify requisitions are created accurately.
• Independently determine approvals/rejections based on guidelines.
• Maintain accurate contract records and version control for audits.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Execute end-to-end PO changes, including quantities and delivery dates.
• Process PO Change Notices (POCNs) per procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain acknowledgment of PO modifications.
• Review requisitions/POs for accuracy and alignment with terms.
• Identify and resolve vendor discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with procurement teams, finance, and stakeholders to support contract execution.
• Coordinate documentation, approvals, and information across departments.
• Investigate procurement/supplier issues and gather details for resolution.
• Communicate contract status and PO updates to stakeholders.
• Resolve routine issues independently and escalate when needed.
• Maintain procurement trackers, status reports, and dashboards.
• Use analytics tools to validate data and track activities.
• Maintain procedures and job aids for procurement processes.
• Support continuous improvement of contract administration.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract administration

Purchase order processing

Vendor management

Contract management databases

Procurement platforms

Auditable records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Procurement

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

Job description

Orion Group seeks a Contract Lead Specialist to support procurement operations, contract administration, PO management, and supplier coordination. You will manage contract documentation, ensure compliance, and maintain audit-ready records across multiple procurement systems.

The role emphasizes evaluating contract requests, resolving discrepancies, and handling 20+ concurrent requests in a fast-paced, regulated environment with strong attention to detail.