Remote Contract Specialist: Negotiation & Lifecycle

Stella Contracting, Inc; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support the development, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts across procurement, legal, finance, and operations.

The role involves drafting and administering contracts, managing the full lifecycle, reviewing pricing and milestones, and ensuring compliance. You will coordinate with stakeholders and assist with RFPs and vendor agreements while monitoring deadlines and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, purchasing, or related field.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and commercial agreements.
• Experience reviewing contracts, statements of work, pricing schedules, vendor agreements, and service arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and administer contracts, agreements, amendments, statements of work, and related documentation.
• Manage contract activities throughout the full lifecycle, from initial request and negotiation through execution, renewal, modification, and closeout.
• Review contract terms, pricing, deliverables, milestones, service requirements, and performance obligations.
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.
• Support negotiations with vendors, suppliers, clients, contractors, and service providers.
• Monitor contract deadlines, renewal dates, deliverables, obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records, documentation, correspondence, and approval information.
• Identify contractual risks, inconsistencies, and compliance concerns and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, status updates, and management documentation.
• Track contract performance, spending, changes, commitments, and deliverables.
• Assist with requests for proposals, bids, vendor agreements, purchase agreements, and other procurement-related documents.
• Coordinate contract approvals and ensure required signatures and supporting documentation are completed.
• Support contract modifications, extensions, renewals, and termination activities.
• Communicate contractual requirements and obligations clearly to internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure contracts are processed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and contract-related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes, controls, documentation, and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Contract management systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Stella Contracting, Inc is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support the development, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts across procurement, legal, finance, and operations.

The role involves drafting and administering contracts, managing the full lifecycle, reviewing pricing and milestones, and ensuring compliance. You will coordinate with stakeholders and assist with RFPs and vendor agreements while monitoring deadlines and performance.