Commercial Clients Contracts Specialist
Washington, AR - USA
Job Summary
Must come into the Washington D.C. office Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and WFH Monday and Friday.
Responsibilities:
Draft negotiate and execute a high volume of Statements of Work (SOWs) Master Services Agreements (MSAs) SaaS agreements Order Forms and other supplier purchase agreements. Own contracts from intake through execution amendment and completion ensuring timely turnaround and policy compliance. Apply existing procurement policies templates and contracting guidance to structure agreements appropriately. Partner with Category Managers Legal and suppliers to resolve issues and finalize agreements efficiently. Support contract amendments renewals and modifications assessing impacts and implementing updates. Manage multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Skills:
-Managing multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
-Commercial negotiation within established risk and approval frameworks.
-Critical thinking and judgment with minimal supervision.
-Strong follow-through to drive contracts to completion quickly.
-Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal partners.
-Experience working in a contract or vendor management system.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of practical experience drafting and negotiating SOWs MSAs SaaS agreements and supplier agreements.
-Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to work independently and make sound contract decisions.
-Proven ability to manage work quickly and follow contracts through to completion.
-Comfortable working with established policies guides and standard templates.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience:
-Prior experience supporting procurement or category management teams.
-Familiarity with technology and professional services contracting.
-Experience working in a vendor or contract management system. (Oracle PeopleSoft)
Required Skills:
Contracting & Negotiation
-Drafting and negotiating Statements of Work (SOWs)
-Drafting and negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
-Drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements and order forms
-Drafting supplier purchase and services agreements
-Negotiating standard and moderately non-standard commercial terms
-Managing contract amendments renewals and extensions
Execution & Delivery
-End-to-end contract ownership (intake through execution)
-Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
-Strong follow-through to ensure timely completion
-Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
-Meeting aggressive turnaround timelines
Critical Thinking & Judgment
-Identifying contractual risks and gaps
-Applying policy and templates to real-world scenarios
-Making sound contract decisions with limited direction
-Escalating issues appropriately when needed
Policy & Process Application
-Applying established procurement policies and contracting guidelines
-Using standard templates and playbooks effectively
-Working within defined approval and governance frameworks
-Maintaining documentation and contract records accurately
Collaboration & Communication
-Working effectively with category managers and internal stakeholders
-Communicating clearly with suppliers during negotiations
-Explaining contract terms and requirements in plain language
-Managing contract discussions professionally and efficiently
Systems & Organization
-Experience working in contract lifecycle or vendor management systems
-Strong attention to detail
-Organized contract tracking and status management
Work Style
-Self-starter with minimal supervision
-Adaptable and able to ramp up quickly
-Results-oriented and completion-focused
- Could potentially be extended
For consideration please submit your resume as a MS Word attachment to
The Consortium
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About Company
The Consortium is an Information Technology Consulting Company serving Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia clients in the Technology Industry.