Senior Procurement Contract Specialist
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location_onCargo Ramp, West Air Cargo Way, General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53221, United States
About the Role
Kforce is representing a client seeking a Senior Procurement Contract Specialist for a remote position. This is a strategic role focused on high-impact procurement initiatives, specifically targeting contract strategy, vendor negotiations, and M&A readiness. The position is designed to support future acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational restructuring by evaluating existing agreements, identifying risks, and optimizing contract structures.
This role partners closely with Procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategy with broader business goals. It is explicitly not responsible for transactional procurement activities such as purchase orders, requisitions, or invoicing. Instead, the specialist will lead vendor negotiations to improve commercial terms and flexibility while preparing executive-level analyses and recommendations.
Engagement Details
This is an initial 6-month contract role with the potential for extension. The position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Central or Eastern Time Zone.
Equal Opportunity
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Work location
Work model: Remote
Cargo Ramp, West Air Cargo Way, General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53221, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleReview, analyze, and negotiate complex indirect vendor contracts
- check_circleAssess contract terms, vendor obligations, and financial and compliance risks
- check_circleEvaluate contract utilization across business units and identify optimization opportunities
- check_circleDevelop recommendations for contract alignment, separation, and consolidation to support M&A initiatives
- check_circlePartner with IT, Finance, HR, Legal, and executive leadership to align procurement strategy with business goals
- check_circleLead vendor negotiations to improve commercial terms, flexibility, and risk positioning
- check_circlePrepare and present executive-level analyses, insights, and recommendations
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree required
- verifiedMBA preferred
- verified7-10+ years of procurement experience
- verifiedStrong focus on indirect categories
- verifiedDemonstrated experience with contract negotiations and vendor management
- verifiedExposure to M&A, divestitures, or organizational restructuring initiatives
- verifiedStrong analytical and financial acumen
- verifiedAdvanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- verifiedAbility to communicate and influence at the senior leadership level
- verifiedCentral or Eastern Time Zone preferred
Nice to Have
MBA degree. Exposure to M&A, divestitures, or organizational restructuring initiatives. Management of large-scale vendor portfolios and contract environments. Experience operating in complex, multi-business unit organizations. Central or Eastern Time Zone location.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circle401(k) retirement plancheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleDisability insurancePaid time off for salaried personnel
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Excel, Powerpoint.
Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Kforce Inc
What does a Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Kforce Inc do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Kforce Inc will review, analyze, and negotiate complex indirect vendor contracts; assess contract terms, vendor obligations, and financial and compliance risks; evaluate contract utilization across business units and identify optimization opportunities; and develop recommendations for contract alignment, separation, and consolidation to support m&a initiatives.
What are the requirements for this Senior Procurement Contract Specialist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Kforce Inc position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred; 7-10+ years of procurement experience; Strong focus on indirect categories; Demonstrated experience with contract negotiations and vendor management; and Exposure to M&A, divestitures, or organizational restructuring initiatives.
Where is the Senior Procurement Contract Specialist role at Kforce Inc located?expand_more
Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Kforce Inc is based in Cargo Ramp, West Air Cargo Way, General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53221, United States. This is a remote role.
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Kforce Inc has listed this Senior Procurement Contract Specialist role as remote.
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Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Kforce Inc typically requires 7–10 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Kforce Inc include Excel; and Powerpoint.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required; and MBA preferred.
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Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Kforce Inc is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.