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ATCC · 1 day ago

Senior Contracts Specialist

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

ATCC is a nonprofit global biological resource center seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to manage the full contract lifecycle. The role involves overseeing contracts, leading outsourced manufacturing projects, and implementing best practices in negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

AssociationBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingNon Profit

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing: Supports internal customers and stakeholders in procuring materials and services that enable manufacturing operations, facility maintenance, capital projects, and engineering functions

Facilities Liaison: Leads all service and maintenance contracts (preventive/corrective maintenance), negotiates terms and conditions for facility-related agreements, equipment leases, and financial arrangements. Drafts and reviews contracts—including master agreements, task orders, change orders, and amendments—by redlining, editing, and identifying business and legal issues. Evaluates RFPs and resolves contract disputes

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management: Coordinates procurement project timelines and priorities across departments. Partners with Engineering, Quality & Compliance, Legal, and other internal teams to resolve operational and contractual issues, while recommending and implementing best practices

Procurement Operations: Leads pricing reviews and approvals for complex or high-value CAPEX projects to ensure cost savings and contract optimization. Collaborates closely with Facilities technicians, Engineering, and other key business partners

Qualification

Commercial procurementContract managementNegotiation skillsLegal TermsConditionsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTime managementProblem-solving skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience or equivalent experience

Prior experience in commercial procurement, including active contract management and commercial sourcing negotiations, with a strong focus in Facilities management

Legal Terms and Conditions. Applies knowledge, redlines, and negotiates for successful contractual outcomes and works with legal as needed

Strong analytical skills to understand complex pricing structures, develop cost-benefit analysis based on forecasts and margins, prepare price comparisons, and reduce total cost of ownership

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to manage various internal and external communication channels and correspondences effectively

Proven track record in negotiating complex agreement terms and conditions

High attention to detail in preparing and reviewing contractual documents and analyses

Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and project-driven deadlines efficiently

Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve contractual issues promptly

Flexibility to participate in special projects and adapt to changing organizational needs