Entry Level Contract Administrator Jobs
New grad contract administrator jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or a portfolio of contract review work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Energy, and Manufacturing, with employers like Knife River, Rosendin Electric, and US Defense Contract Management Agency hiring at this level now.
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Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
The Purchasing Contract Administrator:
- Performs analytical and core contract administration tasks in support of Contracting and Value Analysis. Position includes heavy emphasis on strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization.
- Manages and directs the solicitation of bids and proposals.
- Analyzes proposal responses and contract alternatives to determine financial impact, negotiates and develops favorable agreements and contract terms and secures and documents discounts where possible.
- Conducts analysis and research as needed to support Value Analysis initiatives.
- Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, services and capital projects.
- Communicates and coordinates with Department Heads as needed to maintain cooperative relationships and consistent practices.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of vendors to ensure that all parties are complying with contractual terms.
- Meets with vendors and hospital staff to plan projects, resolve problems, standardize purchases and implement savings.
- Develops expertise in the portfolio of contracts to which he/she is responsible.
Work Schedule: Remote. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
#READ #LI
Education Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
Experience
-
Healthcare contracting and sourcing expertise including:
- Strategic sourcing methodologies (RFP/RFQ/RFI)
- Complex contract negotiation skills (pricing tiers, rebates, physician preference items)
- Understanding of GPO contracting structures and local contracting strategies
- Familiarity with clinical terminology and physician preference items (implants, devices)
- Experience negotiating contracts (including high-cost surgical implants/devices) focusing on cost reduction and supplier performance
- Experience conducting supplier business reviews
- Spend analytics utilization analysis, and savings validation and tracking
- Experience supporting product conversions, standardization initiatives and cost-reduction projects]
Required Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Listening Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
- Negotiation Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
- Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
The Purchasing Contract Administrator:
- Performs analytical and core contract administration tasks in support of Contracting and Value Analysis. Position includes heavy emphasis on strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization.
- Manages and directs the solicitation of bids and proposals.
- Analyzes proposal responses and contract alternatives to determine financial impact, negotiates and develops favorable agreements and contract terms and secures and documents discounts where possible.
- Conducts analysis and research as needed to support Value Analysis initiatives.
- Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, services and capital projects.
- Communicates and coordinates with Department Heads as needed to maintain cooperative relationships and consistent practices.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of vendors to ensure that all parties are complying with contractual terms.
- Meets with vendors and hospital staff to plan projects, resolve problems, standardize purchases and implement savings.
- Develops expertise in the portfolio of contracts to which he/she is responsible.
Work Schedule: Remote. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
#READ #LI
Education Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
Experience
-
Healthcare contracting and sourcing expertise including:
- Strategic sourcing methodologies (RFP/RFQ/RFI)
- Complex contract negotiation skills (pricing tiers, rebates, physician preference items)
- Understanding of GPO contracting structures and local contracting strategies
- Familiarity with clinical terminology and physician preference items (implants, devices)
- Experience negotiating contracts (including high-cost surgical implants/devices) focusing on cost reduction and supplier performance
- Experience conducting supplier business reviews
- Spend analytics utilization analysis, and savings validation and tracking
- Experience supporting product conversions, standardization initiatives and cost-reduction projects]
Required Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Listening Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
- Negotiation Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
- Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
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Who's Hiring
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- Rosendin Electric2
- US Defense Contract Management Agency2
- NCH1
- Hut 81H
Top Industries Hiring
- Education4
- Energy3
- Manufacturing3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Medical Devices2
Entry Level Contract Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level contract administrator job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate attention to detail, basic contract literacy, and comfort with administrative workflows. Internship experience in procurement, legal support, or project coordination gives you a real edge. Familiarity with contract management software, strong written communication, and coursework in business, law, or supply chain all strengthen an application for a first contract administrator role.
Which companies hire entry level contract administrators?
Companies hiring entry level contract administrators right now include Knife River, Rosendin Electric, and US Defense Contract Management Agency, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Government contractors, healthcare systems, construction firms, and large enterprises with active procurement teams tend to hire most consistently at this level.
Are there remote entry level contract administrator jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 0% of entry level contract administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so fully remote roles exist but are less common than for more senior positions. Searching by location flexibility on Migrate Mate lets you filter to what fits your situation.
Are these new grad contract administrator jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior contract administrator roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically accepts internship hours, practicum work, or a portfolio of contract-related projects in place of formal full-time experience, making them accessible to candidates stepping into the profession for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level contract administrators?
Entry Level contract administrator roles concentrate in Education, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors generate high volumes of vendor agreements, service contracts, and procurement activity that require dedicated contract support, which is why they consistently open junior-level positions to build out their contracting teams.