Contracts Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Santa Clara, CA (Job ID US3604389_BH9976797)

Description

Contract Specialist

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Contract Specialist  for one of our top clients in Santa Clara, CA.

• We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Specialist to support contract negotiations, supplier onboarding, and ongoing vendor management.
• This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders and legal teams to ensure contracts are appropriately structured, negotiated, and executed across a range of services — from warehousing to SaaS agreements.
• The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of contract terms (including payment terms), and the ability to manage relationships with suppliers and internal partners effectively.

As a Contract Specialist placed with KellyOCG you will be responsible for the following:

• Contract Negotiation & Execution
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, including payment terms, service levels, and pricing.
  • Coordinate with the Legal team to review and finalize contracts such as Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), NDAs, and other vendor agreements.
  • Ensure contracts are compliant with company policies and aligned with business requirements.
• Supplier Onboarding & Qualification
  • Lead onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring all documentation and due diligence requirements are met.
  • Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on risk, compliance, and service capabilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, etc.) to gather contract requirements and ensure alignment across departments.
  • Understand and adapt contracts to suit the specific needs of different business functions (e.g., warehouse services vs. SaaS solutions).
• Contract & Vendor Management
  • Maintain accurate records of contract terms, supplier information, and renewal dates.
  • Monitor contract performance and flag any deviations from agreed terms.

 

• Financial Coordination
  • Understand key financial terms such as invoicing requirements, billing schedules, and payment terms.
  • Liaise with Finance to ensure smooth payment processes and resolve invoicing issues.

Requirements:

• 2–5 years of experience in contract management, procurement, vendor operations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of contract structures and key terms (MSA, SOW, payment terms, SLAs, etc.).
• Experience working with both product- and service-based contracts (e.g., logistics/warehouse, SaaS).
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents and collaborate effectively with legal teams.
• Customer service mindset with strong interpersonal skills for working with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems is a plus.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes, invoicing, and supplier qualification.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Experience in a cross-functional organization with varying contract needs.
• Familiarity with compliance and risk considerations in vendor agreements.
• Exposure to tools like Apex, SAP, Ariba, Ironclad, or similar systems.

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch.  Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
 
Why Kelly®
The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.
Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.
The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.


As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Vacation and sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
• Weekly pay

 
About Kelly Services®
As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Find what's next with Kelly®.

As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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