Top 72 Contract specialist Jobs in Schaumburg, Il

Vendor and Contract Specialist
Illinois School District U-46 —Elgin, IL
- $54,752 - $82,139 a year
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
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
Capture & Proposal Manager - Government Contracts
Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- AWS
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Medical Management Specialist I | Fieldwork | Chicago, IL | Contract to Hire
Walker Healthforce, LLC —Downers Grove, IL
- Contract
- Spanish
- Nursing
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting and Contracts Specialist
DeLauter, Inc. —Crystal Lake, IL
- $50,000 - $62,400 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Specialist, Contract Requisition
AbbVie —North Chicago, IL
- $30.70 - $55.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
14d
Contracts Manager
Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc —Des Plaines, IL
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
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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Contacts Manager
CVS Health —Northbrook, IL
- $60,300 - $145,860 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
Procurement Compliance Officer
Fermilab —Batavia, IL
- $124,800 - $164,200 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7d
Contract Analyst
Loyola University Chicago —Maywood, IL
- $54,000 - $64,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
Contract Administrator
Abbott Laboratories —Lake Forest, IL
- $61,300 - $122,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Contract Administrator
Rotary International —Evanston, IL
- $86,400 - $96,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Contracts Manager
Hach —Wood Dale, IL
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Deal Desk Specialist - 6 month Contract
IFS —Itasca, IL
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- ERP systems
Quick Apply
Contracts and Services Specialist
Onyx Procurement Solutions —Morton Grove, IL
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
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CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $125,316 a year
- Monday to Friday
- 7 years
- Research
- Office
5d
Senior Deal Desk Specialist
IFS —Itasca, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Rights Manager
Word on Fire —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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

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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).

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