Sourcing Contract Specialist

Innio; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO in Waukesha, Wisconsin is seeking a Sourcing Contract Specialist to bridge legal, procurement, and supply chain functions by organizing and governing supplier contracts across our global supplier base.

You will manage the full lifecycle of contracts, collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Global Commodity Leaders, and standardize templates and governance to improve efficiency and risk management in a growing manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years in contract administration, paralegal/legal support, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain with supplier or commercial contracts in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Experience managing commercial, supplier, or procurement-related contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, documentation control, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration & Governance: Manage full lifecycle of supplier contracts, amendments, statements of work, and other sourcing agreements.
• Maintain contract governance processes, ensuring approvals, compliance, and documentation.
• Monitor milestones, renewals, supplier obligations, and key commercial commitments; improve contract visibility.
• Help standardize contract templates, workflows, and governance across sourcing organization.
• Supplier & Procurement Support: Partner with sourcing teams to support RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, and related initiatives.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Global Commodity Leaders to ensure efficient execution and alignment with objectives.
• Track supplier commitments, performance metrics, and agreements to support relationship management.
• Reporting, Records & Process Improvement: Maintain databases, reporting tools, and documentation systems; generate insights on status and renewals.
• Drive improvements in CLM processes, governance, and system utilization.
• Risk Management: Support risk mitigation within agreements; assist with dispute documentation and governance reviews; identify contractual risks.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Sourcing

Governance processes

Supplier contracts

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Contract lifecycle management

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

The INNIO Advantage:

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Are you a contract professional who enjoys bringing structure, consistency, and process excellence to complex business environments? This newly created Sourcing Contract Specialist role offers the opportunity to bridge legal, procurement, and supply chain functions while improving how supplier contracts are organized, governed, and executed. You will help develop best practices, improve contract lifecycle management, and create sustainable processes that support a growing global organization.

What you’ll do:

• Contract Administration & Governance

• Manage the full lifecycle of supplier contracts, amendments, statements of work, and other sourcing agreements from drafting through execution.
• Maintain contract governance processes, ensuring appropriate approvals, compliance with company policies, and accurate contract documentation.
• Monitor contract milestones, renewals, supplier obligations, and key commercial commitments while improving overall contract visibility.
• Help standardize contract templates, workflows, and governance practices across the sourcing organization.

• Supplier & Procurement Support

• Partner with sourcing teams to support RFQs, RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract‑related procurement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Global Commodity Leaders (GCLs) to ensure contracts are executed efficiently and remain aligned with business objectives.
• Track supplier contractual commitments, performance metrics, and agreed commercial terms to support supplier relationship management.

• Reporting, Records & Process Improvement

• Maintain contract databases, reporting tools, and documentation systems to ensure accurate and accessible records.
• Generate insights and reports related to contract status, renewals, compliance metrics, and sourcing activity.
• Drive improvements in contract lifecycle management processes, governance, and system utilization to enhance efficiency and consistency.

• Risk Management

• Support implementation of risk mitigation requirements within supplier agreements and sourcing activities.
• Assist with contract dispute documentation, issue resolution support, and governance reviews.
• Help identify and address contractual risks while promoting compliance and operational excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in contract administration, paralegal/legal support, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain with experience managing supplier or commercial contracts in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience managing commercial, supplier, or procurement‑related contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, documentation control, and business governance processes.

What will make you stand out.

• Paralegal or legal contract management experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and contract lifecycle management tools.
• Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar contract management platforms.
• Experience working with supplier agreements, procurement documentation, and sourcing governance processes.

Additional Details:

• Location: Waukesha, WI
• Work Schedule: Hybrid 3 days onsite per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.

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