Procurement And Contracts Specialist

Procurement and Contracts Specialist | Hybrid in Washington, DC | Pay: 100k - 130k/yr | 3- 6 month contract

Job Description

The Procurement and Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing the organization's contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, mitigating risks, and optimizing contract terms. The role involves establishing source selections and identifying preferred services and products. The specialist will oversee the entire contract process, from negotiation and review to execution and maintenance, drafting, negotiating, and finalizing purchase orders and contracts for services and products. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the development and implementation of contracting and procurement policies and procedures, evaluating price quotations, recommending final supplier selections, and preparing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs) as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire contract process from negotiation and review to execution and maintenance.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize purchase orders and contracts for services and products.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contracting and procurement policies and procedures.
• Evaluate price quotations and recommend final supplier selection.
• Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and mitigate risks.
• Optimize contract terms and provide expertise in establishing source selections and identifying preferred services and products.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Contract administration and procurement expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
• Five years of directly related work experience in purchasing, supplier selection, and contract negotiations, particularly within professional services categories.
• Significant experience in drafting, negotiating, and administering Fixed-Price, time-and-materials, and commercial contracts.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced professional team environment.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or contracting with an emphasis on IT-related categories, including hardware acquisitions and software licenses.
• Proven experience in RFx review and drafting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Highly effective analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and effectiveness in managing multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals and groups at all organizational levels.
  
  

Work Environment

This role requires working onsite 3-4 days per week. Candidates should be prepared for frequent travel and the use of personal computers and related software in a dynamic and fast-paced professional team environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.