Contracts Specialist

Job Summary The Contracts Specialist is responsible for negotiating and administering contracts related to the resale of software, hardware, cloud solutions, and IT services while ensuring adherence to SHI standards. The role involves maintaining documentation, preparing contractual provisions, reviewing agreements for risk, and interfacing with internal departments to negotiate terms. The Contract Specialist will manage high-volume activity, create executive summaries, and analyze contract‑related information to support customer‑facing teams. This role requires reporting to the SHI Somerset, NJ office and is structured as a hybrid position. Role Description Negotiate and administer contracts for the resale of software, hardware, cloud solutions, and IT services. Administer requests for contractual forms, documents, and customer contracts as per agreed terms. Maintain documentation to support contract administration and execution. Participate in the preparation and development of contractual provisions and contract proposals. Review customer and partner/vendor agreement terms to ensure consistency with SHI standards. Interface with SHI Salesforce and internal departments to develop contractual documents and negotiate terms. Review contracts with customers and vendors for risk and address redlines. Manage high‑volume activity while ensuring Service Level Agreement (SLA) responses are met and escalated as required. Create executive summaries of contract proposals and review for contractual issues to report to management for resolution. Prepare and distribute final contract documents to all listed contacts. Analyze contract‑related information and capture relevant data in appropriate systems for customer‑facing teams. Behaviors and Competencies Negotiation – Identify opportunities for compromise, propose solutions, and influence outcomes without explicit instructions. Analytical Thinking – Apply critical thinking to analyze data, identify patterns, and make basic inferences. Attention to Detail – Identify errors or inconsistencies in work and make necessary corrections. Communication – Effectively communicate complex ideas and information, adapting style to the audience. Conflict Resolution – Mediate conflicts between individuals. Productivity – Identify opportunities for process improvement, propose solutions, and increase productivity without explicit instructions. Organization – Prioritize daily tasks, manage workflow, and utilize basic tools to track responsibilities. Ethics – Identify ethical dilemmas, propose solutions, and uphold ethical standards without explicit instructions. Risk Management – Take calculated risks when potential reward outweighs potential loss. Skill Level Requirements Understanding contract context – Basic Meeting SLAs and managing high‑volume activity – Basic Multitasking and completing tasks with efficiency and accuracy – Basic Other Requirements Completed bachelor’s degree (English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing preferred) 1–3 years experience with contracts Experience using Microsoft Office Suite – Word and Track Changes, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint The estimated annual pay range for this position is $54,000 – $65,000, which includes a base salary. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and flexible spending. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status #J-18808-Ljbffr