Sourcing and Contract Management Specialist

Job Summary:

Responsible for the review and ongoing administration of a variety of supply chain and procurement related contracts in support of internal corporate and power plant customers, including, but not limited to, Continuing Services Agreements, Master Parts and Services Agreements, Consulting Contracts, Professional Services Agreements, Software License Agreements, Purchase Order Terms & Conditions, and Equipment Rental Agreements.  

Works collaboratively with Legal and Corporate Insurance Departments and is responsible for negotiating standard contract templates with vendors by reviewing and managing language changes proposed by vendors through the required approval processes.  

Must possess ability to critically analyze and understand a multitude of contract terms and conditions, including warranty, indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, and confidentiality. Works within the Sourcing & Contract Management team and across the entire Supply Chain Services department, and coordinates with corporate and plant stakeholders routinely and proactively to identify contract needs. 

Responsible for all contract functions from contract start-up to completion to administration, involving the appropriate stakeholders at all times. Support internal customers by responding quickly and efficiently to contract, research, and analysis requests, sometimes in high pressure situations. 

Other responsibilities include managing contract files and electronic databases, drafting and administering contract amendments, tracking critical deadlines and dates, ensuring insurance and safety compliance in support of contract administration, and preparing contracts and related files in accordance with all internal policies and procedures. Respond to internal and external audit requests. 

Participate in acquisition and divestiture activities as needed. Be responsible for review and management of all Statement of Works, Contracts tied to IST and Administrative Services.

Job Responsibilities:

• In-depth or broad, extensive knowledge.

• Highly skilled professional with wide-ranging, advanced technical experience to resolve complex issues.

• Competent to work at very high level in multiple knowledge areas or functions as an advanced contributor.

• Makes decisions on complex issues regarding own work, often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline. 

• Leads the researches for innovations from external sources, and identifies opportunities to develop new processes, tools, services and techniques within the function.

• Works on complex issues and projects.

• Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Independently selects methods, techniques, analytical approach and evaluation criteria. 

• Determines methods and procedures for new assignments. 

• Serves as project/technical lead on medium to large projects; regularly coordinates with professionals, technicians and others outside of own department.  

• Trains and mentors employees on technical skills.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required. Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in contract management and/or administration, or equivalent education.

• Previous knowledge of various supply chain/procurement contracts required.

• Experience with Industrial and Services Contracts a PLUS

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