Senior Contract SpecialistCoordinate and manage the full procurement and contract lifecycle, including Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) development, tracking, evaluation, and award support.Review, negotiate, and administer a high volume of contracts, with a strong focus on professional services, technology, software, and complex purchasing agreements.Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, and supporting documentation to assess reasonableness, compliance, and overall value.Evaluate contract terms and conditions, identify risk areas, and support negotiations related to legal language, service expectations, amendments, and renewals.Monitor vendor and contract performance, document outcomes, and recommend improvements related to pricing, service quality, delivery, and compliance.Maintain accurate contract records, supporting documents, and reporting within procurement and contract management systems.Partner with internal stakeholders to support high-profile, high-value, and time-sensitive purchasing initiatives.Prepare reports, metrics, and analysis to assist with planning, budgeting, sourcing strategies, and contract oversight.Serve as a subject matter resource for contract and procurement workflows, while helping improve processes and support internal customer service.Contribute to process improvement efforts by recommending enhancements to procurement procedures, systems usage, and overall operational efficiency.