Contract Specialist

About the role

The Contract Specialist reviews low‑ to medium‑complexity contract requests, collaborates with legal and business teams to ensure compliance, and negotiates with suppliers to secure favorable terms. The role manages contract issuance, analysis, risk assessment, redlining, and consolidation, acting as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities also include managing contract repositories, defining master agreements, and optimizing processes for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, negotiate, and risk‑assess master agreements.
• Manage contract repositories and legacy contracts.
• Define required master agreements based on engagement type.
• Support new supplier requests and sourcing classifications.
• Review and execute statement‑of‑work (SOW) templates.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or a related field (required).
• 0–2 years of procurement experience.
• Certifications such as CSP, CPM, or CPSM are preferred.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as Ariba or SAP.
• Good understanding of business concepts and contract management.

Working Conditions

Office environment with minimal travel. The position may require occasional overtime and offers on‑site work with some remote‑flexibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Industry‑leading benefits package.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• Various employee support programs.

Honda values diversity and is committed to equal‑opportunity employment.