Procurement Contracting Specialist

Procurement Contracting Specialist

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Procurement Contracting Specialist

Associate Director D, Business and Finance, Procurement

The Procurement Contracting Specialist manages procurement strategy and operational activities for a large program or School/Center. They are also responsible for ensuring policy compliance, managing procurement systems, maintaining vendor and contract relationships, and coordinating training and communications to promote efficient and effective procurement operations.

• Lead vendor and contract program in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor, offering guidance on policy interpretation, compliance, risk mitigation, and operational best practices.
• Manage day-to-day operational activities, including workflow oversight, issue resolution, stakeholder support, and escalation management as needed.
• Oversee and develop staff training, and change management to support a scalable and compliant operating model.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership to align systems, reporting, policies, and training efforts, support strategic initiatives, and ensure continuity of operations and effective governance.

• A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement contract administration or management within a complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate diverse types of contracts with varying risk profiles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment in balancing risk and business objectives.

• Experience using contract lifecycle management systems.
• Higher education or public sector experience.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Division of Finance

$92,592.00 - $ Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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