Job Title: Contract SpecialistJob Description We are seeking a skilled Contract Specialist to effectively negotiate service agreements using best practice guidelines and consult with end-user departments to identify relevant business terms that optimize contracts and outcomes. The role involves facilitating bid processes with the supply chain coordinator and departments for any service contract renewals, including planning, scheduling, and document creation for all RFP-related activities. The Contract Specialist will manage renewal notices for all service contracts, ensuring department input is included during contract renewals or termination, and provide consultative and liaison services to internal customers. Responsibilities + Negotiate service agreements using best practice guidelines. + Consult with end-user departments to identify relevant business terms for contract optimization. + Facilitate bid processes for service contract renewals, including planning, scheduling, and document creation. + Manage renewal notices for all service contracts and incorporate department input during renewals or termination. + Provide consultative and liaison services to internal customers, educating, informing, training, and assisting them with contractual needs. Essential Skills + Proficiency in contract negotiation and redlining. + Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration preferred, or equivalent experience. + Minimum of three years experience in contracting, purchasing, legal, or related field. + Prior experience in supply chain or purchasing. + Knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) analytical tools and contracts. + Understanding of regulatory terms, HIPAA terminology, and general legal terms and conditions. + Ability to collect, interpret, communicate, and present information clearly and concisely. + Attention to detail, especially in reading contracts and understanding legal terms. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Strong analytical and communication skills. + Capability to verify attention to detail through situational questions. + Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes. Work Environment This position is fully remote, with the company providing necessary equipment for your role. The Contracts team currently consists of two Contracts Analysts, with plans to hire one more. Flexible working hours are available, with most team members working from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $37.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.