Contract Administrator Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Contract Administrator:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, mathematics, accounting or economics, master's degree preferred.
  • 2+ years related experience.
  • Proficient knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to relevant contracts.
  • SAP/ERP experience preferred.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. -Excellent reading and comprehension skills.
  • Proficient ability to detect errors and inconsistencies.
  • Proficient with MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Outstanding organizational skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Contract Administrator skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Contract Administrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.