Hybrid Purchasing & Contracts Specialist Vendor Negotiation

Accurant International; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Bonus Potential

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Accurant in Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) seeks a Purchasing & Contracts Specialist to support purchasing, vendor management, and contract administration across Accurant International’s portfolio. This role sources indirect goods and services, coordinates vendor contract reviews and renewals, maintains accurate records, and helps identify purchasing savings and process improvements.

The position also provides administrative and project support to the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, legal studies, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration, or related role.
• Interest in developing vendor negotiation and contract review skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior leaders.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase indirect goods and services and negotiate pricing.
• Coordinate purchase orders, renewals, and vendor reviews.
• Maintain contract repositories and renewal dates with accuracy.
• Support General Counsel with contract administration and research.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, qualification, and documentation.
• Prepare routine agreements from templates and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide ~10 hours/week of support to GC across various tasks.
• Identify savings opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Stakeholder coordination

AI tools familiarity

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DocuSign

Adobe Sign

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Accurant in Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) seeks a Purchasing & Contracts Specialist to support purchasing, vendor management, and contract administration across Accurant International’s portfolio. This role sources indirect goods and services, coordinates vendor contract reviews and renewals, maintains accurate records, and helps identify purchasing savings and process improvements.

The position also provides administrative and project support to the General Counsel.