SOW Specialist; Procurement

Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of world’s largest distributors of Healthcare systems, Medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished SOW Specialist.

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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*** Duration: 12+ months contract w/ possibility of extension

• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST (flexibility available)
• Work Arrangement:
  Hybrid
• Genuinely awesome team environment
• Monthly in-office networking with lunch and activities
• Opportunity to work with new AI and automation tools

The SOW (Statement of Work) Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management of SOWs and SOW revisions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution throughout the full contract lifecycle. This role supports Client’s’s Procurement Operations by reviewing, redlining, validating, and initiating approval workflows for SOW contracts, while also coordinating legal reviews as needed.

The SOW Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, suppliers, and internal partners, partnering closely with Sourcing & Procurement (S&P), Legal, Risk, Privacy, and OSW Operations teams to ensure smooth processing and a positive stakeholder experience. Success in this role requires proactive communication, strong collaboration, sound judgment, and a high level of accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment and build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Experience using the SOW module of Fieldglass or similar VMS tools
• Experience with Service Now or similar case management tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established timelines

• 2–4 years of contract management experience
• Ability to influence and motivate others through partnership and professionalism
• Ability to use data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement

• Own the full lifecycle of SOWs and SOW revisions, ensuring clear, timely, and proactive communication throughout
• Review, redline, and analyze SOW terms and conditions to ensure alignment with procurement standards, rate cards, and company policies
• Initiate and manage approval workflows in Fieldglass, driving timely progression and issue resolution
• Facilitate and coordinate legal reviews when required, ensuring compliance with legal, risk, and privacy requirements
• Partner closely with Sourcing & Procurement teams, shared services partners, and suppliers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers and business stakeholders, setting expectations and providing regular status updates
• Route approved, executable SOWs and SOW revisions for signature through Docu Sign
• Identify risks, issues, and gaps early, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve them efficiently
• Deliver an outstanding stakeholder experience by taking ownership of issues and ensuring professional resolution
• Support education and adherence to Sourcing & Procurement policies and OSW standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to best practices across OSW SOW operations
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned contract activities

• Operate as an engaged and dependable member of the OSW Operations team
• Communicate proactively, clearly, and professionally with internal partners, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong ownership and follow-through on commitments
• Collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels, including senior business leaders
• Embrace feedback and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain transparency and consistency in execution and decision-making

• Sourcing & Procurement teams, including Category Managers, Support Teams, and Contract Specialists
• OSW Operations team…