Strategic Contract Procurement Lead

GARVER LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GARVER LLC in Little Rock, Arkansas, seeks a Contract Procurement Manager to lead contract procurement activities, supervise staff, and ensure prime-subcontract alignment with company policies. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating subcontracts, MSAs, amendments, and work orders while advising project teams on procurement strategies.

The position requires a solid background in contracts, with strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years of relevant procurement or contract experience preferred.
• Knowledge of contracts, procurement, risk awareness, and basic legal terms.
• Ability to manage multiple documents with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and assist Garver’s contract procurement staff in daily tasks.
• Review prime agreements to identify risk terms and ensure appropriate flow-down into subcontracts.
• Draft, review, and revise subcontracts, master service agreements, amendments, work orders, and related procurement documents.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of contract deliverables.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive legal and proprietary information.
• Advise and support Project Managers and staff on subcontracting requirements and procurement processes.
• Summarize and effectively communicate contract requirements, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist Commercial Counsel Team with prime agreement review compliance checks.
• Provide training and support for Subcontract Procurement staff and other Legal staff supporting subcontract development.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions while ensuring alignment with the applicable prime agreement and company policies.
• Assist with preparation, distribution, and/or obtaining documents needed to execute a subconsultant agreement while being mindful of the project schedule.
• Maintain status reports for internal reporting purposes.
• Support of other ad hoc projects within the Contract Procurement Team and broader Legal Team.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

GARVER LLC in Little Rock, Arkansas, seeks a Contract Procurement Manager to lead contract procurement activities, supervise staff, and ensure prime-subcontract alignment with company policies. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating subcontracts, MSAs, amendments, and work orders while advising project teams on procurement strategies.

The position requires a solid background in contracts, with strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.