Contract Specialist

About This Role

This role involves acting as a primary resource within the Strategic Procurement & Contracts (SPC) team, managing contractual agreements for procurement of goods and services. The specialist will independently review, draft, and negotiate terms compliant with university standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, approve, and prepare contract agreements submitted via the Brown Contract Management (BCM) system
• Apply university’s standard terms and conditions before routing agreements for execution
• Serve as a liaison between campus partners, departmental stakeholders, supplier contracting representatives, and Brown subject matter experts
• Establish and improve communication channels with campus partners to provide guidance on contract review and best practices
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers in accordance with Brown policies and procedures
• Represent Brown’s best interests to outside parties concerning terms and conditions of business agreements/contracts
• Identify potential problems or risks and provide workable alternative solutions in the structuring of contracts
• Maintain relationships with key campus stakeholder groups and identify appropriate stakeholders for contract discussions
• Perform responsibilities related to the Contract Manager Role within the Jaggaer Contract Lifecycle Management System
• Monitor shared Contracts email box to respond to or redirect inquiries

Requirements

• Experience leading contract negotiations
• Achieving mutual agreement between parties

Qualifications

• Experience leading contract negotiations

Skills

* Required skills