University of Miami · 1 week ago
Contract Specialist 2 - HYBRID
Hialeah, FL
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Miami is seeking a Contract Specialist 2 to work in their Supply Chain department. This role involves assisting in the preparation and administration of contractual provisions, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance on contracting policies and procedures.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase or sale/delivery of equipment, materials, products, or services
Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations
Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions
Reviews new and/or continuing contract and service agreements to ensure the terms comply with legal guidelines, contracting principles, and cost constraints
Help Purchasing and suppliers on technical issues
Assists in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals
Researches federal, state, and local laws and requirements and their effect on bids, agreements, and contracts
Conducts contract analysis and supports modifications to contracts as needed
Advises on the creation of policies, procedures, and clauses to conform term language to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the contract development process
Works with the legal department as needed to conform term language and draft complex contracts and agreements
Utilizes price and cost analysis techniques to support the development of cost-related sections of solicitation documents
Acts as the department expert on contracting issues
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to, but not limited to surgical and medical surgical contracts
Collaborate with internal departments, including but not limited to Surgery, Contracts Administration, Compliance IT, Risk Management, Purchasing, and Finance, to ensure contract terms align with institutional policies
Coordinate the contract intake process via platforms such as Conga or Workday
Track contract performance, key dates, and renewal timelines using contract management systems
Ensure compliance with university/hospital procurement policies and signature authority guidelines
Drafts, manages, benchmarks RF(x) s for surgical and medical surgical projects and other commodities as required
Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and internal reviews
Provide guidance to departments on contracting policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
And more
Company
University of Miami
At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Mark McPheron, FALU, CLU, FLMI
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