Top 55 Contract specialist Jobs in Elgin, Il

Vendor and Contract Specialist
Illinois School District U-46 —Elgin, IL
- $54,752 - $82,139 a year
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Service Coordinator - Mechanical Services - Base Salary to 30.00/hour - Downers Grove, IL
AllSearch Professional Staffing —Downers Grove, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Commercial
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Prncpl Sup Chn Bus Op/Compl Sp
Northrop Grumman —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $81,400 - $134,900 a year
- Overtime
- Office
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
1d
Manager Subcontracts 2
Northrop Grumman —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $139,800 - $209,800 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
1d
Closing Coordinator
Pulte Home Company, LLC —Schaumburg, IL
- $25 - $31 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
Analyst, Contract Implementation & Audit
Baxter —Deerfield, IL
- $64,000 - $88,000 a year
- Contract
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Contracts Coordinator
Path Construction —Arlington Heights, IL
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Sales Contract and Rebate Analyst
Bosch Group —Mount Prospect, IL
- $78,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Sr Analyst, Contract Marketing (IV Therapy)
Fresenius Kabi —Lake Zurich, IL
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- English
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
9d
Public Works Manager
City of Crystal Lake —Crystal Lake, IL
- $86,192 - $124,129 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Lease Admin Analyst (Telecommunications)
CBRE —Lombard, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director, Defense Contracts
AAR Corp. —Wood Dale, IL
- $125,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Office
- Supervising experience
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Contract Manager (Commercial Law/Construction Law)
Siemens —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $74,970 - $128,520 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- English
- Bachelor's degree
Legal Department Contracts Analyst
AAR Corp. —Wood Dale, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Contract Specialist
Chamberlain University —Lisle, IL
- $42,661.58 - $75,065.24 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Manager Contract Development
Walgreens —Deerfield, IL
- $102,800 - $164,400 a year
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Project Administrator
PREMIER Design + Build Group —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Office
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Paralegal, Contracts
Walgreens —Deerfield, IL
- $34.67 - $51.11 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Request for Proposal Specialist
BluBird Marketing Services —Schaumburg, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Research
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Legal Operations Specialist - Contracts
Reynolds Consumer Products —Lake Forest, IL
- $75,900 - $104,400 a year
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office

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Vendor and Contract Specialist

Illinois School District U-46 -
Elgin, IL

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Job Details

$54,752 - $82,139 a year

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building

Full Job Description

JobID: 44464

Position Type:
Financial Services/Specialist

Date Posted:
4/27/2026

Location:
Procurement

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Position / Title: Vendor & Contract Specialist

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION

Department/Location: Procurement

Work Days: 260

Reports To: Procurement Coordinator

JD Creation Date: 04/27/2026

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

The Vendor & Contract Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of vendor onboarding, compliance, and contract administration. This role ensures all vendors meet organizational requirements, maintains accurate and complete contract records, and serves as a key liaison between internal departments, legal counsel, and external vendors. The position requires strong attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple compliance workflows simultaneously. Additionally, this role supports departmental administration in all aspects of procurement within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of vendor onboarding, ensuring proper classification, complete documentation, and compliance for all vendor types.
Conduct ongoing vendor follow-up to obtain required documents, including Certification of Good Standing and COI, and serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding inquiries and issue resolution.
Maintain consistent communication with requesting departments regarding vendor status, requirements, and timelines.
Partner with departments and schools to identify, address, and resolve vendor non-compliance issues, ensuring adherence to organizational requirements.
Review contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and required approvals, including contract signatures.
Serve as liaison between Legal and vendors to facilitate contract revisions and ensure alignment with organizational policies and compliance standards.
Track contracts throughout their lifecycle, including execution, renewal, and rebidding, and notify departments of key deadlines.
Maintain accurate, organized records in Bonfire, including uploading and managing all required documents (contracts, COIs, SOPPA agreements, board documents, and bidding contracts).
Ensure document completeness, version control, and audit readiness across all vendor and contract files.
Verify and maintain Certificates of Insurance (COIs), ensuring compliance, tracking expirations, and proactively managing renewals with vendors.
Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and internal departments to support efficient vendor and contract workflows and provide guidance on requirements and processes.
Manage projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high levels of communication, accuracy, and customer service.
Maintain ongoing vendor communication, resolve procurement issues, and escalate concerns as needed.
Demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and adapt to frequent changes.
Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Work independently, take initiative, and follow projects through to completion.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience / Knowledge

Minimum of three years experience in vendor management, contract administration, procurement, or compliance (preferred).
Strong knowledge of contract review and compliance processes.
Experience with document management systems (e.g., Euna Procurement or similar platforms).
Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and database systems.
Experience working in public sector or education environments.
Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work on a computer over a major portion of the work day.

Terms of Employment

This is a 12-month position. Salary and benefits are as established by the Board of Education.
The full salary range for this position is $54,752.00 - $82,139.00. It is our typical practice to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($68,446.00).

Attachment(s):

Non-Union 12 Month Benefit Sheet.pdf

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