Procurement and Contract Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Specialist to support contract and procurement operations for a higher education organization in Newark, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of agreements, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced administrative environment. The role focuses on contract administration, vendor and specialized services agreements, and day-to-day coordination within Workday and related procurement processes.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from intake and review through processing, execution, and ongoing administration.
• Coordinate a large volume of agreements each month, ensuring timely handling of construction, engineering, and specialized services contracts.
• Use Workday and other procurement systems to route, track, and maintain contract records with a high level of accuracy.
• Partner with senior leadership, internal departments, and external vendors to move agreements forward and resolve contract-related questions.
• Support procurement operations by reducing administrative burden, organizing documentation, and keeping activities on schedule.
• Monitor contract timelines, renewals, and approvals to help maintain compliance with internal standards and business requirements.
• Communicate contract terms, status updates, and next steps clearly in both verbal and written interactions.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strong attention to detail across all contract activities.