Procurement Contract Specialist - W2

Next Ventures; United States; Remote; CAD 67,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Procurement Contract Specialist to manage complex sourcing and contracting activities in IT. This remote role is perfect for professionals with a strong background in IT procurement, especially within regulated industries. You will lead the contracting process, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. Collaborating with various teams, you will play a crucial role in aligning contracts and supporting audits. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Strong IT procurement experience within regulated industries.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end contracting process for IT products and services.
• Negotiate commercial terms for enterprise-level technology agreements.

Skills

IT Procurement

Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Vendor Management

Job description

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We are looking for a Procurement Contract Specialist to support complex sourcing and contracting activities across critical technology categories. This role is ideal for professionals with strong IT procurement experience, particularly within regulated industries.

Location: Remote (EST hours)

Contract: W-2 | 6-Month Rolling

Start: End of May

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end contracting process for IT products and services
• Negotiate commercial terms for enterprise-level technology agreements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, third-party risk, and regulatory standards
• Partner with legal, risk, information security, and business teams to align contracts
• Support audits by providing documentation and procurement process guidance
• Manage vendor onboarding and monitor contract renewals and timelines

Experience

• Solid background in IT procurement within financial services
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements (hardware, software, cloud, etc.)
• Familiarity with licensing models and large vendor frameworks (e.g., Microsoft EA)
• Experience supporting RFx processes and data center procurement
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and third-party risk management

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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