Remote Business Development & Contracts Specialist

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison, through the Wisconsin Reading Center, seeks a Procurement Specialist III to manage budgets, draft complex contracts, and negotiate with sponsors and vendors. You will interact with investigators, CROs, and research teams to ensure timely, compliant sourcing and billing reviews in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes business development with sponsors, non-disclosure agreements, and the creation of fee-for-service agreements for legal

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and budgeting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with adaptable style.
• Financial analysis, budgeting, bidding, and revenue forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Implements reporting protocols with suppliers to measure cost savings and risk.
• Prepares business cases, proposes sourcing, and drafts programs for leadership.
• Answers questions and guides on commodities and services.
• Drafts and communicates procurement outcomes to suppliers and leaders.
• Leads supplier research, analyzes market conditions, and recommends options.
• Prepares cost-reduction analytics using dashboards.
• Leads complex solicitations compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Supports category strategies using indexes, vendor data, and SMEs.
• Maintains bid and proposal records for compliance.
• Serves as primary contact to external stakeholders and negotiates prices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication skills

Financial and Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison, through the Wisconsin Reading Center, seeks a Procurement Specialist III to manage budgets, draft complex contracts, and negotiate with sponsors and vendors. You will interact with investigators, CROs, and research teams to ensure timely, compliant sourcing and billing reviews in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes business development with sponsors, non-disclosure agreements, and the creation of fee-for-service agreements for legal