Strategic Procurement Contract Specialist - Hybrid NYC

Yablon & Associates LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Yablon & Associates LLC in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Procurement Contract Specialist for a rolling 6+ month contract with strong potential to convert to full time. You will work with the Procurement Manager and a BPO provider on Technology, Facilities, Consulting, and Training categories, negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.

The role requires experience across Source-to-Pay, UCC practices, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement experience across the entire Source-to-Pay cycle.
• 3+ years contract negotiation experience.
• Experience with Uniform Commercial Code Best Practices.
• Expertise negotiating and managing License Agreements, Equipment Lease Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and Service Level Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with key company employees to determine product and service needs.
• Manage internal client relationships, improve customer satisfaction, meet deadlines, promote procurement best practices, and communicate forecasts, needs, and opportunities.
• Procure: perform procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts, and tender management.
• Source: Lead sourcing engagements (RFx, strategic sourcing, category management, and tactical purchases).
• Manage, develop, and stabilize vendor relationships to improve business efficiency and value.
• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and results.
• Comply with governance, policies, and procedures for risk management and mitigation.

Skills

Source-to-Pay

Contract negotiation

UCC knowledge

License agreements

Equipment lease agreements

Consulting agreements

Subscription agreements

Service level agreements

Tactical and logistics management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Yablon & Associates LLC in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Procurement Contract Specialist for a rolling 6+ month contract with strong potential to convert to full time. You will work with the Procurement Manager and a BPO provider on Technology, Facilities, Consulting, and Training categories, negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.

The role requires experience across Source-to-Pay, UCC practices, and excellent written and verbal communication.