Supply Chain Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Description

• Apply contract knowledge, diligence, and integration of all contract components to ensure efficient project delivery management. Lead the development, refinement, and application of the project delivery contracting strategy for assigned projects. Ensure invoices have proper supporting documentation and payment is not in excess of materials delivered or value of work completed. Support and monitor contractor training and compliance with corporate policies and procedures as needed.
• Develop and lead capital project risk management strategies. Apply contract law knowledge to administer project contract agreements and contractual forms. Manage contract risks and assemble documentation to obtain project specific insurance. Limit company liability by ensuring proper documentation.
• Create and manage project plans for sourcing goods and services. Integrate sourcing and business project plans to develop enterprise-wide standardization of technology and equipment specifications. Maintain relationships with stakeholders and communicate sourcing project status. Execute post award contract management plans, including KPI development. Review with suppliers that contractor commitments and progress milestones are tracked in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and full project value is achieved.
• Execute contracting and procurement strategy/tactics for capital projects, sourcing for high value, complex goods and services. Develop should cost models and project justifications. Lead the process to define technical bid requirements, specifications, and specialized terms & conditions. Execute bidding events. Lead bid evaluation teams to analyze proposals and award business. Seek opportunities for value capture.
• Negotiate contracts representing company interests in purchases associated with capital projects. Analyze, verify, and negotiate modifications, changes or additional contract amendments that were not part of the original contract or purchase scope. Facilitate dispute resolution and contract adjustments with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to support project needs in alignment with category strategies. Manage supplier relationships as assigned.

Requirements

• Significant contract knowledge and negotiation skills required.
• MBA and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or other supply chain certification preferred.
• Requires five years of procurement or sourcing experience, including some construction project contract experience.
• Strong project management skills required.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship, and presentation skills are required.
• EPC Construction contracting experience
• Requires considerable knowledge and expertise in sourcing and supply chain management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems required.
• Utility industry experience
• Up to 20% travel; driver's license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance