SOW Specialist (Procurement)

Amerit Consulting; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Networking lunches

Work with AI and automation tools

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced SOW Specialist. The role involves managing SOWs throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance and smooth execution. Candidates should have strong communication skills and 2-4 years of contract management experience. This hybrid position offers the chance to work with an innovative team and includes a flexible schedule. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional results and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of contract management experience.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Ability to use data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of SOWs and revisions.
• Review and analyze SOW terms and conditions.
• Initiate approval workflows in Fieldglass.
• Coordinate legal reviews for compliance.
• Partner with procurement teams and suppliers.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Identify risks early and resolve them.

Skills

Collaboration in a team environment

Experience with Fieldglass or similar VMS tools

Strong verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ServiceNow or similar case management tools

Job description

Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of world’s largest distributors of Healthcare systems, Medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished SOW Specialist.

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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*** Duration: 12+ months contract w/ possibility of extension

Schedule

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST (flexibility available)
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Genuinely awesome team environment
• Monthly in-office networking with lunch and activities
• Opportunity to work with new AI and automation tools

Job Description

The SOW (Statement of Work) Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management of SOWs and SOW revisions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution throughout the full contract lifecycle. This role supports Client’s’s Procurement Operations by reviewing, redlining, validating, and initiating approval workflows for SOW contracts, while also coordinating legal reviews as needed.

The SOW Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, suppliers, and internal partners, partnering closely with Sourcing & Procurement (S&P), Legal, Risk, Privacy, and OSW Operations teams to ensure smooth processing and a positive stakeholder experience. Success in this role requires proactive communication, strong collaboration, sound judgment, and a high level of accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment and build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Experience using the SOW module of Fieldglass or similar VMS tools
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar case management tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established timelines

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• 2–4 years of contract management experience
• Ability to influence and motivate others through partnership and professionalism
• Ability to use data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of SOWs and SOW revisions, ensuring clear, timely, and proactive communication throughout
• Review, redline, and analyze SOW terms and conditions to ensure alignment with procurement standards, rate cards, and company policies
• Initiate and manage approval workflows in Fieldglass, driving timely progression and issue resolution
• Facilitate and coordinate legal reviews when required, ensuring compliance with legal, risk, and privacy requirements
• Partner closely with Sourcing & Procurement teams, shared services partners, and suppliers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers and business stakeholders, setting expectations and providing regular status updates
• Route approved, executable SOWs and SOW revisions for signature through DocuSign
• Identify risks, issues, and gaps early, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve them efficiently
• Deliver an outstanding stakeholder experience by taking ownership of issues and ensuring professional resolution
• Support education and adherence to Sourcing & Procurement policies and OSW standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to best practices across OSW SOW operations
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned contract activities

Ways of Working

• Operate as an engaged and dependable member of the OSW Operations team
• Communicate proactively, clearly, and professionally with internal partners, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong ownership and follow-through on commitments
• Collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels, including senior business leaders
• Embrace feedback and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain transparency and consistency in execution and decision-making

Key Relationships

• Sourcing & Procurement teams, including Category Managers, Support Teams, and Contract Specialists
• OSW Operations team members
• Client’s Business Owners, often senior leaders
• Shared Services partners, including Legal, Risk, and Privacy

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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Company Overview

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally: as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.