Job Description
We're urgently seeking a highly motivated Contract Specialist to join our dynamic team in Nashville. This immediate-start role requires a proactive professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver exceptional results under tight deadlines. If you're ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply today.
As a key member of our operations team, you'll collaborate with cross-functional departments to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and drive project success. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a forward-thinking company while contributing to high-impact initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manage urgent contract documentation and vendor negotiations with precision
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet immediate project milestones
- Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation in all agreements
- Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
- Track contract performance metrics and deliver weekly status reports
- Resolve escalations and issues within 24-hour response timeframes
- Support onboarding of 3+ new vendors within first month
Qualifications
- 3+ years of contract management or procurement experience
- Proven ability to deliver results in urgent, deadline-driven environments
- Expertise in contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., SAP Ariba)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) preferred
- Must be available for immediate start and flexible hours