** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to fill a five-month assignment in the Birmingham, AL area.


This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.


Date: 02/04/2025

Job Title: Contracts Administrator 

Work Location: Birmingham, AL 

Requirements:

JOB SUMMARY 
This position will develop contracts for our category management strategies and business partners. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 
Education  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Law, Finance, preferred Formal education in contract language and law is highly preferred
Experience  0-5 years of experience to ensure efficient contract administration processes Experience in procurement or contracts preferred Maximo experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Contract law and drafting Legal and commercial negotiations Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision Customer focused with ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, suppliers, contractors and other key stakeholders Effectively handle tight deadlines, large workloads, and multiple projects with positive enthusiasm  Superior written and oral communication, to successfully negotiate contract terms and write such contracts in a clear, logical and concise manner Contract negotiations Ability and determination to support multiple projects under tight deadlines Excellent organizational skills are required to plan and manage assigned workload and customer expectations effectively to meet internal business unit requirements Ability to think strategically and apply broad seasoned judgment to decisions Effective Communications skills Strong Customer Service skills Analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills Ability to effectively work and participate in cross-functional and cross-company teams at all levels in the organization to ensure buy-in by multiple companies when working on system projects
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  Daily support of all sourcing and contracting activities "from cradle to grave" This includes advising customers on Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation Lead pre-bid meetings Review of offers upon receipt from bidders Cost & price analysis Negotiations Risk assessment Preparing contract documents and agreements Assist in contract administration, incorporation of changes, expediting & follow-up, disposition of claims, and contract closeout  A typical agent will support projects continuously with defined turnaround parameters (Target Days) for all contract related documents (RFPs, Master Agreements, Non-Disclosure, Amendments, Statements of Work, etc.) throughout the year Ensure that overall risk is properly controlled and mitigated Ability to develop a detailed knowledge of Company procurement policies/procedures and have the capability to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Expected to build and maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of essential legal provisions, contract common law, contract formation issues, remedies, liquidated damages, litigation avoidance, and dispute resolution Ensure all required terms and conditions are included in procurement documents and works with legal, risk management and financial services (accounting) to resolves contractor exceptions and issues in a timely manner  Ability or potential to draft contract language in the form of special conditions for complex, non-standard purchases Responsible for identification and evaluation of new sources of supply, domestic and globally, when necessary to meet customer needs, including performing market research and analysis Ability to build and maintain a fundamental to proficient knowledge of our contracting systems utilized in daily support Conflict Resolution, the ability to engage and fix identified issues Maintain the primary interface with contractors in an ethical and respectful manner while protecting the company’s interests  
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES  Self-motivated Customer focused Strong work ethic Exhibits a strong sense of urgency Promotes teamwork Practices ethical behavior Displays creativity, initiative, and flexibility Learns from and utilizes experience

Is this position supporting a government-related project? No

Does this position require driving (excluding commute)? No

Does this position require personal protective equipment (PPE)? No

Estimated Start Date: 3/3/2025

Estimated Duration of Job Assignment: 8/29/2025



JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  #D650