Senior Contracts Administrator

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator in Tampa, FL for a 6-month contract with potential extension. The role focuses on pre-award contracting, negotiation, and translating business requirements into complete contract documents.

You will lead RFP/RFQ activities, draft terms and conditions, evaluate bids, and coordinate with Legal, Risk, and Finance to finalize agreements. A bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of technology contracting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 6 years of direct work experience in construction, project engineering, contract management, project management, and quantity surveying.
• Technology contracts experience required.
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to respond to change productively and execute other tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-procurement planning for contracting methods.
• Assist teams with preparation and review of technical specifications and scopes of work.
• Advise teams on contractual risk.
• Prepare contract documents including general terms, conditions and commercial terms for bid solicitation.
• Manage RFP/RFQ and bidding activities, development of solicitations, bid evaluations, and vendor communications.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SMART by GEP

ERP or SAP

Job description

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Job Title:

Senior Contracts Administrator

Location:

Tampa, FL 33605

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote

Contract Length:

6 Months with Possible Extension

Job Ref #: JOB-248236

Position Summary

Seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator with strong technology contracts experience to support the preparation, negotiation, award, and commercial management of complex contracts.

This position is heavily focused on pre-award contracting and negotiation, including developing contracts from initial scope through execution. Candidates should have demonstrated contract drafting experience and the ability to translate business requirements, scopes of work, and commercial terms into complete contract documents. Pasted markdown

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-procurement planning to determine appropriate contracting methods.
• Assist project teams with the preparation and review of technical specifications and scopes of work.
• Advise project teams regarding contractual risk.
• Prepare contract documents, including general terms and conditions and commercial terms, for bid solicitation.
• Manage competitive RFP/RFQ and bidding activities, including solicitation development, bid evaluation, vendor communications, and commercial analysis.
• Lead commercial bid evaluations and coordinate with technical evaluations.
• Lead contract formation and negotiation with business, Legal, Risk, regulatory, and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, payment terms, deliverables, schedules, warranties, indemnification, insurance, liability, and other commercial provisions.
• Review vendor redlines, exceptions, and proposed contractual changes through final agreement.
• Prepare award recommendations, finalize agreements, and coordinate contract execution.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure alignment between the PO, contract, scope of work, pricing, and negotiated terms.
• Partner with Procurement/Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, business stakeholders, and vendors to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
• Provide contract administration support, including change orders, claims and dispute resolution, invoice review, compliance, and contract closeout.
• Perform due diligence on potential contractors.
• Participate in cross-functional supply-chain improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier relations and procurement activities. Pasted markdown

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of direct work experience performing duties and responsibilities related to construction, project engineering, contract management, project management, and quantity survey experience.
• Technology contracts experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the primary duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated advanced competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to respond to change in a productive manner and effectively execute other assigned tasks. Pasted markdown

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge in an ERP or SAP environment.
• Experience with Contract Life Management systems, specifically SMART by GEP, is a plus. Pasted markdown

Travel:

Travel may be required to locations throughout Florida or vendor locations in North America in support of procurement functions.