Purchasing & Contracts Specialist

Accurant International

. Source and purchase indirect goods and services, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and coordinate purchase orders and renewals .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing and procurement processes, including vendor negotiation, contract administration, and spend analysis. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and utilizing tools for effective document preparation and reporting.

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PurchasingProcurementContract AdministrationVendor NegotiationMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

PurchasingProcurementContract AdministrationVendor NegotiationSpend AnalysisDocument PreparationResearchCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailOrganization

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSound JudgmentFollow-ThroughAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPurchasing SystemsDocuSignAdobe SignAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Vendor ManagementContract ReviewBusiness SupportLegal SupportSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and purchase indirect goods and services, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and coordinate purchase orders and renewals
Work with business owners and senior leaders to clarify purchasing needs and communicate purchasing requirements, concerns, and decisions
Analyze portfolio-wide purchasing spend, track savings, and identify vendor consolidation opportunities
Administer the P-card program, including card requests, approval workflow, setup, transaction follow-up, and reporting
Administer the portfolio-wide vendor-management process, including onboarding, qualification, classification, documentation, and periodic reviews
Coordinate vendor contract reviews, approvals, signatures, and follow-ups
Maintain contract and document repositories, approved templates, and renewal dates
Prepare routine agreements and progressively review and redline low-value vendor contracts under Operations and Legal guidance
Provide approximately ten hours per week of support to the General Counsel across contract and document administration, research, document preparation, questionnaires, and special projects
Document procedures and improve purchasing and contract administration processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration, legal support, or a related business support role
Interest in developing vendor negotiation and contract review skills
Strong critical thinking and research skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
Sound judgment when handling confidential information and determining when additional guidance or escalation is needed
Familiarity with AI tools and their responsible use in document preparation, review, and analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel for spend analysis and reporting
Experience with purchasing systems, contract repositories, DocuSign, or Adobe Sign is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Competitive 401(k) Match – Up to 6%
Performance Based Bonus
Potential Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Other Paid Leave
Growth and advancement opportunities
Learning new advanced technologies