Contracts Lead

Job: Contracts Lead Location: Spring TX Onsite (100%) Contract Opportunity Pay Rate: $60-$65/hr on W2 We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist / Contracts Manager to support strategic sourcing and contract management activities focused on Civil Construction Services and/or Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Services. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with strong supplier negotiation skills, category strategy experience, and a background managing complex service agreements in industrial or construction environments. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of supplier agreements and new procurement requests from purchase through payment (PtP). Develop and execute category and go-to-market sourcing strategies for Civil and/or Electrical & Instrumentation service categories. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contract conditions with suppliers while balancing cost, quality, schedule, and risk mitigation. Maintain and administer agreement portfolios including amendments, pricing updates, scope revisions, and exhibits. Ensure contract compliance, supplier performance management, and effective utilization of procurement systems and tools. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver business value, operational efficiency, and timely procurement support. Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements across procurement activities. Provide market intelligence and strategic guidance to support sourcing and category management initiatives. Drive procurement best practices and ensure adherence to procurement policies, controls, and governance standards. Required Qualifications 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, contracts management, or supply chain experience. Prior experience supporting Civil Construction Services and/or Electrical & Instrumentation trades preferred. Strong background in contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and procurement operations. Experience managing high-complexity agreements and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes and procurement systems/tools. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently with moderate direction in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience Strategic sourcing or category management experience. Industrial, energy, construction, engineering, or manufacturing industry background. Experience developing procurement strategies and improving supplier performance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing procurement team supporting critical operational and strategic sourcing initiatives in a dynamic environment. 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 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr