Procurement Contract Manager

Aleron; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 134,674,176 - 140,404,992; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Orlando, FL is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager to lead and manage the full lifecycle of procurement contracts for services and equipment in a hybrid role.

You will negotiate terms with internal stakeholders and suppliers, draft agreements, assess risk, and support Limits of Authority processes, leveraging a regional team while owning a personal portfolio of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering is required.
• 5+ years progressively responsible experience drafting and negotiating commercial purchasing contracts.
• Experience within engineering-driven industries and complex procurement.
• Strong understanding of contract language, risk assessment and commercial practices.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and summarize contract requirements, obligations and risks, then propose practical solutions.
• Draft, analyse, and negotiate a wide range of contracts to achieve balanced outcomes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Engineering and Project Management teams.
• Lead negotiations and support Limits of Authority processes for procurement decisions.
• Manage high‑value contracts for services, equipment and construction projects.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Master's Degree in Business or Law

Job description

Job Title

Procurement Contract Manager

Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Temp (12 Months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $47.00-$49.00/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week, 1st Shift

About the Opportunity

• As a Procurement Contract Manager, you will support commercial contracts for services and equipment for the Grid Technologies business.
• You’ll join a high‑performing, regionally based team while also owning your own portfolio of projects – giving you the autonomy to lead and the support to grow.
• You’ll manage the full lifecycle of procurement contracts, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and a strategic partner in negotiations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity Is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Interpreting and summarising complex contract requirements, obligations and risks, and recommending innovative, practical solutions.
• Identifying and resolving nuanced issues related to contract language, procedures, and commercial practices.
• Drafting, analysing, and negotiating contracts to achieve balanced, commercially sound outcomes.
• Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary negotiation team, working closely with Procurement, Legal, Engineering and Project Management.
• Supporting the client’s Limits of Authority processes for procurement decisions.
• Leading the creation and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, goods and services contracts, construction agreements, field support, technical/engineering services, transportation/storage and used equipment.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous learning, offering guidance and sharing expertise with fellow professionals.
• Proven success managing high‑value contracts involving manufactured equipment, installation, maintenance and technical services.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
• 5+ years of progressive experience drafting and negotiating commercial purchasing contracts within complex, engineering‑driven industries.

What Sets You Apart

• Master’s Degree in Business or Law
• Knowledge of US and Canadian contract law
• Strong understanding of legal principles, commercial risk and claims management.
• Ability to develop clear, logical recommendations and communicate them effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the confidence to lead or support matrixed negotiation teams.
• A self‑driven, resourceful mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, schedules and project requirements.
• A strong sense of internal customer service, prioritisation and ownership.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy and urgency.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorised to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorisation status.