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Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Contracts Associate in Washington, DC. Duties Include:

• Contracts Associate will review, negotiate, and administer Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Contract Amendments and Addenda; Ensure compliance with all established policies and standards
• Support leaders in evaluating vendors, negotiating terms, and drafting contracts, balanced against the best interest of the Society
• Identify, assess, and select vendors in support of vendor relations; Build and maintain relationships with vendors, coordinate communication, and execute corrective actions if necessary
• Facilitate the RFx process with internal business units and external vendors
• Conduct quarterly business reviews of targeted vendors with internal customers and facilitate related communication with vendors
• Support development of enterprise level procurement services and strategic sourcing initiatives; Contribute to execution of projects once approved
• As a Contracts Associate, you will proactively establish relationships with vendors and internal customers, including Purchasing, Finance and Legal
• Participate in projects to redefine and improve contracts operations
• Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers by providing timely and accurate information in response to inquiries and training internal staff to research contracts using Laserfiche Records Repository, Laserfiche Forms, PeopleSoft, and other systems as needed

Requirements

• College degree (relevant field) or equivalent experience; 5+ years of related experience; An advanced degree may be substituted for work experience
• Demonstrated expertise with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio; Experience with one or more of the following is highly desired but not required: PeopleSoft, Basware, LaserFiche, DocuSign, and Contract and Vendor Management software is highly desired

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Salary: $27 - $36 per hour