Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group) · 1 day ago
Procurement Contract Specialist
San Rafael, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$30/hr - $38/hr
3+ years expTucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group) is a company seeking a Contracts Associate I to support end-to-end contract lifecycle management. The role involves collaborating with various internal teams to ensure contracts and financial requisitions are processed efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Alexia Armendariz
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end contract administration, including receiving, submitting, monitoring, and tracking a high volume of contracts from draft through final execution
Monitor and track requisition requests from submission through financial approval and purchase order (PO) creation
Create and submit contract and financial requisition requests using SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source
Research vendors to confirm active status and support new supplier onboarding or updates to existing suppliers
Draft and route multiple contract types for review and negotiation, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Scopes of Work (SOWs), and Change Orders
Serve as a liaison between internal business partners, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and external vendors to facilitate timely contract execution
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the organization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess contracting needs, revisions, and obligations
Coordinate and monitor complex workflows to ensure contracts and requisitions progress in a timely and compliant manner
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in contract management or contracts administration
Demonstrated experience managing high volumes of contracts and requisitions
Strong working knowledge of SAP/Ariba; experience with Icertis preferred
Experience using Coupa or other spend management tools
Ability to work autonomously, troubleshoot issues, and navigate ambiguity
Exceptional attention to detail with strong proofreading and editing skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Customer-service mindset with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external partners
BA or BS degree required
Preferred
Experience in a large law firm or in-house legal department
Experience within biotech, pharma, medical device, or other contract-intensive industries
Science background a plus
Company
Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)
The Tucker Parker Smith Group ( TPS Group), is a professional recruiting and staffing firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Smith
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Nichole Tonning-Smith
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
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