Procurement Contract Associate II

Procurement Contract Associate II

Procurement Contract Associate II primarily reviews, negotiates and develops university procurement contracts. Their primary functions will be to review, negotiate and develop university procurement contracts, as well as analyzing engagements to establish master level agreements to benefit USF. They are charged with ensuring that both parties are complicit with the terms of the contract, as well as ensuring that all contracts abide by State of Florida law, as well as Board of Governors & University policies. They will use judgement in regards to institutional risk when executing contracts and will drive contract process efficiencies and may be asked to independently decide course of action. May be responsible for providing direction and supervision to more junior level employees formally or in an informal fashion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct review and negotiation of university contracts within their delegation of signature authority up to $500,000 in total value, or zero dollar Master Agreements/Pricing Agreements/Continuing Agreements through evaluation of institutional risks in accordance with Florida law, as well as Board of Governors & University policies. Facilitate collaborative review of contracts with other campus stakeholders.
• Review, organize and execute amendments and renewals of existing agreements in keeping with the original contract terms.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining new business processes to improve efficiency including, but not limited to: procurement system enhancements and drafting of university contract templates.
• Support training and development of user community and other Procurement Contract Administrators. Including but not limited to: drafting communications regarding changes to contract policy, updating online web training, updated website guidance, conducting webinars/live training as required. Provide support for duties related to a Contract Assistant I & II position as needed.
• Monitor Agreement Templates for compliance and make suggestions to modify best practices and contract clauses as applicable to align with USF and State policies. Monitor applicable state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for the University as it relates to procurement and guides campus stakeholders on proper legal usage enabling the department to run as efficient as possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Legal Assistant or Paralegal with corporate law, contracts, litigation, bond finance or general law experience and familiar with legal terminology, document preparation, redlines and negotiations, especially in a fast paced or high volume role and can work independently and train or lead as appropriate. Experience in an institution of higher education Contract Management or Procurement Services department. Significant knowledge of business best practices, compliance, and contract management. A JD, CPPM, CPPO or equivalent certification. Experience working with contract or legal AI programs and working with contract management platforms.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.