Strategic Contract Negotiator

Illinois Tollway; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a Contract Negotiator to support Purchasing Services. You will negotiate contracts, renewals, amendments, and related instruments, covering construction and non-construction projects.

Under guidance of the Purchasing Services Manager, you will handle IFB, RFP, PSB, and small purchase quotes, research market trends, and provide documentation to ensure policy compliance and supplier excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
• Minimum 1 year purchasing experience including contract development and contract negotiations.
• Experience negotiating contracts, renewals, amendments, change orders, and related instruments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate negotiations for contracts, renewals, amendments, change orders, and related documents.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports for management.
• Research procurement strategies and market trends to improve efficiencies.
• Lead bid openings, pre-bids, and vendor debriefings as required.
• Assist in responding to audits and reviewing templates and forms.
• Provide procurement support to Senior Contract Negotiators.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Data analysis

Bid/RFP processes

Negotiation strategy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Job description

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a Contract Negotiator to support Purchasing Services. You will negotiate contracts, renewals, amendments, and related instruments, covering construction and non-construction projects.

Under guidance of the Purchasing Services Manager, you will handle IFB, RFP, PSB, and small purchase quotes, research market trends, and provide documentation to ensure policy compliance and supplier excellence.