Our client, a leader in the procurement industry, is seeking a Contracts Lead II to join their team. As a Contracts Lead II, you will be part of the Procurement Department supporting various business lines. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a focus on creating business value which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Contracts Lead II **Location:** Spring, TX **Pay Range:** 70.00/hr **What's the Job?** + Manage a portfolio of agreements and new requests, enabling efficient and effective purchase of goods and services. + Negotiate contract pricing and terms & conditions directly with suppliers while collaborating with internal stakeholders. + Execute Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes in compliance with established guidelines. + Maintain agreement portfolio, ensuring contract compliance and monitoring supplier performance. + Identify business value and opportunities within the procurement portfolio. **What's Needed?** + Strong knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes and procurement tools. + Proven experience in contract development and management. + Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. + Ability to apply a controls mindset and ensure transactional efficiency. + Strong relationship management skills to develop and maintain internal and external partnerships. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. + Engage in challenging projects that drive business value. + Develop your skills in contract management and procurement. + Be part of a team that values innovation and strategic thinking. + Contribute to the success of the organization while advancing your career. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.