Procurement Contract Specialist – Contractor

Yablon & Associates LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Yablon & Associates LLC in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Procurement Contract Specialist - Contractor to oversee sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and purchasing activities. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement aligned with policies and controls.

The role requires negotiating and administering various agreements, including software licensing, leases, consulting, and SLAs, across the full Source-to-Pay lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience covering the full Source-to-Pay lifecycle.
• Minimum 3 years of contract negotiation experience.
• Working knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) principles and best practices.
• Experience negotiating and administering various commercial agreements: software licensing, equipment leases, consulting and professional services, subscription agreements, and SLAs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with analytical and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements and identify procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Lead procurement activities from supplier qualification through negotiations and contracting.
• Conduct sourcing initiatives, RFx processes, and strategic projects.
• Negotiate terms that provide value, service levels, and risk protection.
• Develop productive supplier relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive improvements in processes and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with policies, governance, and risk-management standards.
• Coordinate with internal SMEs when specialized expertise is needed.
• Analyze purchasing data to support decision-making and identify trends.
• Maintain accurate documentation with confidentiality and integrity.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Sourcing

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ethics and confidentiality

Problem solving

Job description

Procurement Contract Specialist - Contractor

Midtown Manhattan

Procurement Contract Specialist - Contractor

Location: midtown NYC
Schedule: Hybrid 3 days onsite/ 2 WFH GC or USC only
Rate: Pay rate $50-$55 per hour

NOT OPEN to 3rd parties NOT OPEN to C2C, GC or USC only

Duration: 6+ monthscontractto start withstrong potential to be extended or converted to full time employment with the firm.

*** MUST know how to negotiate contracts ***

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Professional

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to oversee sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and purchasing activities across the organization. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure business needs are met efficiently, competitively, and in accordance with established policies and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements, evaluate needs, and identify appropriate procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and business objectives are met.
• Lead procurement activities from initial supplier qualification and market evaluation through negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier management.
• Conduct and manage sourcing initiatives, including competitive bids, RFx processes, strategic sourcing projects, category initiatives, and tactical purchasing.
• Negotiate commercial terms and establish agreements that provide appropriate value, flexibility, service levels, and risk protection.
• Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships while addressing performance issues and identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational improvement.
• Monitor vendor performance and identify opportunities to improve processes, service delivery, efficiency, and overall business results.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable policies, procedures, governance requirements, and risk-management standards.
• Recognize situations requiring specialized expertise and coordinate with appropriate internal subject matter experts when necessary.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier-related information to support decision-making, identify trends, and improve procurement outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure procurement activities are conducted with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Requirements

• Minimum5 years of procurement experiencecovering the full Source-to-Pay lifecycle.
• Minimum3 years of contract negotiation experience.
• Working knowledge ofUniform Commercial Code (UCC) principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering various commercial agreements, including:
• Software and licensing agreements
• Equipment lease agreements
• Consulting and professional services agreements
• Subscription agreements
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Strong tactical procurement, purchasing, and logistics management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and executives at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Objective-driven approach with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make business-focused decisions.
• High ethical standards and a strong commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.

Procurement experience covering the full Source-to-Pay lifecycleContract negotiation experienceWorking knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) principles and best practices.Software and licensing agreementsEquipment lease agreementsConsulting and professional services agreementsSubscription agreementsService Level Agreements (SLAs)