Procurement Contract Manager

Job Title

Procurement Contract Manager

Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Temp (12 Months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $47.00-$49.00/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week, 1st Shift

• As a Procurement Contract Manager, you will support commercial contracts for services and equipment for the Grid Technologies business.
• You’ll join a high‑performing, regionally based team while also owning your own portfolio of projects – giving you the autonomy to lead and the support to grow.
• You’ll manage the full lifecycle of procurement contracts, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and a strategic partner in negotiations.

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Interpreting and summarising complex contract requirements, obligations and risks, and recommending innovative, practical solutions.
• Identifying and resolving nuanced issues related to contract language, procedures, and commercial practices.
• Drafting, analysing, and negotiating contracts to achieve balanced, commercially sound outcomes.
• Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary negotiation team, working closely with Procurement, Legal, Engineering and Project Management.
• Supporting the client’s Limits of Authority processes for procurement decisions.
• Leading the creation and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, goods and services contracts, construction agreements, field support, technical/engineering services, transportation/storage and used equipment.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous learning, offering guidance and sharing expertise with fellow professionals.
• Proven success managing high‑value contracts involving manufactured equipment, installation, maintenance and technical services.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
• 5+ years of progressive experience drafting and negotiating commercial purchasing contracts within complex, engineering‑driven industries.

• Master’s Degree in Business or Law
• Knowledge of US and Canadian contract law
• Strong understanding of legal principles, commercial risk and claims management.
• Ability to develop clear, logical recommendations and communicate them effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the confidence to lead or support matrixed negotiation teams.
• A self‑driven, resourceful mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, schedules and project requirements.
• A strong sense of internal customer service, prioritisation and ownership.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy and urgency.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorised to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorisation status.