Contracts Lead II​/Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Title:
Contracts Lead II/Senior Procurement Specialist
Compensation: $65/hour
Location: Spring, TX – Main Campus
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Position Overview
The Contracts Lead II manages a portfolio of agreements and new contract requests to enable the efficient and effective purchase of goods and services through the Procure-to-Pay (PtP) process. The role focuses on delivering business value, ensuring on-time delivery, and improving procurement cycle time.
This position operates with moderate direction and requires strong procurement expertise. It may be described as a Senior Procurement Specialist / Contracts Manager responsible for handling higher-complexity contracts and supporting business stakeholders through the full contract lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract pricing, terms, and conditions directly with suppliers while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure lowest total system cost and appropriate mitigation of supply and legal risks.
• Execute Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes in full compliance with the Sourcing & Acquisition Handbook and Controls Integrity Management System (CIMS) requirements.
• Utilize procurement processes and tools to ensure the most effective sourcing and purchasing methods.
• Maintain contract portfolios including scope updates, pricing changes, exhibits, and amendments.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contract compliance and utilization.
• Improve transactional efficiency through procurement systems and tools.
• Identify cost savings and business value opportunities within the agreement portfolio.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Recommend and implement fit-for-risk process improvements.
• Support Category strategies and provide market intelligence to procurement networks.

Skills & Qualifications
Behavioral Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Ability to apply learning and adapt quickly
• Sound decision-making and business judgment
• Focus on creating business value and competitive advantage

Functional Skills

• Procure-to-Pay (PtP) process expertise
• Procurement systems utilization and efficiency
• Total system cost evaluation
• Controls and compliance mindset
• Contract development and contract lifecycle management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Commitment to service excellence