Contracts Administrator III

Location: Birmingham, AL 35243

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Shift: Standard 1st Shift | Mon-Fri | 40 Hours week

Pay Range: XXXXXXXXXXX - XXXXXXXXXXX Per hr. on w2.

Position Overview: Seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator III to support enterprise-wide sourcing and contracting activities for technology, equipment, materials, and professional services. This role is responsible for managing the complete procurement lifecycle-from sourcing strategy and RFP development through contract negotiation, execution, administration, risk mitigation, and contract closeout. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in contract drafting, commercial negotiations, procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, technology agreements, contract law, and supplier relationship management while managing multiple complex sourcing projects in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Lead sourcing projects for low- to high-risk procurement initiatives. Develop sourcing strategies for technology, equipment, materials, and professional services. Manage approximately 20-25 active sourcing and contracting projects simultaneously. Support procurement initiatives from planning through contract execution and closeout. Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify qualified domestic and global suppliers. Develop and implement strategic procurement programs supporting category management initiatives.

Contract Administration: Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a variety of commercial contracts. Prepare and manage:

• Request for Information (RFI)
• Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Master Service Agreements (MSA)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
• Statements of Work (SOW)
• Contract Amendments
• Purchase Agreements

Contract Negotiation & Risk Management: Lead commercial and legal contract negotiations. Analyze pricing and perform cost analysis. Review supplier proposals and evaluate commercial risk. Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies. Address contractor exceptions in partnership with Legal, Risk Management, and Finance. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracting standards. Support dispute avoidance and contract issue resolution.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal business partners. Serve as the primary contracting interface with suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle. Coordinate cross-functional teams including:

• Legal
• FinanceAccountingRisk ManagementIT Security
• Business Operations
• Support supplier relationship management initiatives.
• Promote ethical and transparent supplier negotiations.

Project Management: Coordinate procurement timelines and project deliverables. Lead pre-bid meetings. Review vendor proposals and support supplier selection. Track sourcing activities and contract milestones. Ensure turnaround times for contract documents are achieved. Manage multiple priorities under aggressive deadlines.

Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with Company procurement policies. Maintain knowledge of:

• Contract LawCommercial Contracting
• Contract Formation
• Legal Provisions
• Data PrivacyIT Security Requirements
• Litigation Avoidance
• Dispute Resolution
• Procurement Governance
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contracting records.

Process Improvement: Improve procurement and sourcing processes. Recommend efficiencies within contracting workflows. Develop expertise in enterprise procurement systems. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contracting policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications: EducationBachelor's Degree (Required) Preferred degrees: Business ManagementFinanceLawFormal education in Contract Law or Contract Management is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience negotiating enterprise technology contracts. Knowledge of procurement policies and governance. Understanding of contract law and commercial negotiations. Experience managing multiple concurrent sourcing initiatives. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience collaborating with Legal, Finance, Risk, and IT teams. Why Join This Opportunity? This role offers the opportunity to lead enterprise procurement initiatives supporting technology and strategic sourcing across Company. You'll manage complex contracts, negotiate high-value agreements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in reducing risk while driving procurement excellence.