Contract specialist

Role: Contract Specialist

Location: Remote (Brazil)

Duration: Long term

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management (intake, drafting, negotiation support, execution, and archiving), and utilizing contract management system(s)
• Experience drafting and redlining contracts using standard templates (e.G., MSAs, SOWs, Order Forms, Amendments, SaaS/IT Agreements)
• Ability to identify non-standard terms and escalate risks appropriately
• Familiarity with using fallback positions and negotiation playbooks
• Working knowledge of Source-to-Pay process;
  understanding of procurement roles and approvals Experience supporting indirect procurement

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• IT background is preferred

Job Description

Client is looking for a Contract Specialist to support the full contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, review coordination, and execution tracking for procurement-related indirect agreements. The objective is to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient contract processing in alignment with Client’s internal policies and Source-to-Pay processes. Services shall also include ongoing support for contract renewals, assignments, and other related contract activities as required.
- Review incoming requests and validate completeness of requirements - Classify contract requests (e.G., Renewals, MSA, SOW, Order Form, Amendments, ) - Route requests appropriately within Client systems (e.G., intake platforms, CLM tools) - Prepare first drafts using Client-approved templates - Perform initial redlines against supplier paper in accordance with Client guidelines - Coordinate with Contracts, Sourcing, Finance, and Business stakeholders - Identify and flag non-standard or high-risk terms for Contracts Mgr. and/or Legal review Manage contract execution workflows (e-signature tools, routing)