Remote Business Development & Contracts Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Procurement Specialist III for the Wisconsin Reading Center within the School of Medicine and Public Health. The role involves budgeting, creating complex bids, negotiating contracts, and developing fee-for-service agreements for sponsor studies.

You will liaise with investigators, CROs, and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant procurement and contract processes.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for budgeting, contracting, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills required for complex analyses and dashboards.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Financial and analytical skills including budgeting, bidding, and income forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Implements reporting protocols to measure cost savings, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• Prepares business cases, proposes strategic sourcing, and drafts programs for stakeholders.
• Guides inquiries on commodities and services based on established standards.
• Drafts and communicates procurement outcomes to suppliers and leadership.
• Leads supplier research, market analyses, and recommendations for options.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication skills

Financial and Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, business/finance/healthcare administration

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Procurement Specialist III for the Wisconsin Reading Center within the School of Medicine and Public Health. The role involves budgeting, creating complex bids, negotiating contracts, and developing fee-for-service agreements for sponsor studies.

You will liaise with investigators, CROs, and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant procurement and contract processes.