Contract Administrator

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

5d•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary Administers, evaluates and audits the provisions of the organization's preferred procurement system. Monitors contracts for compliance/expectations criteria. Manages invoicing and payments for services rendered. Utilize current Company monitoring systems to ensure contract compliance, contractor performance and timely invoice process flow. Recommend contractor performance corrective action to management. Works in conjunction with Sourcing and Operating Company representatives for the successful execution of RFPs and maintenance of contracts.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
5+ years of experience in gas or electric or equivalent experience in business environments in coordinating, validating and overseeing procurement processes.
Excellent technical skills including Microsoft Office applications, written and oral communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in distribution operations or utility field/engineering processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and correctly apply the criteria within the organization's preferred procurement system.
Provides analysis, benchmarking and corrective action recommendations to Company management and contractor leadership.
Thoroughly understands and applies available company systems for monitoring contractor performance, cost analyses and productivity evaluation.
Complete responsibility for Company's preferred procurement system and invoicing process, including system set up and maintenance, contractors' data entry, invoice generation and approval and the financial postings associated with invoices.
Establishes and enhances effective working relationships with business partners/contractors.
Clearly communicates contract goals and performance expectations to contractors and company personnel.
Identifies gaps in performance.
Identifies opportunities for performance improvement.
Assess and effectively resolves complex issues related to contractor field and invoicing performance.
Monitor invoice close out process to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
Identify discrepancies resolve variances.
Performs audits of work to ensure material, work performance, and charges accurately reflect invoiced amounts.
Meet consistently with management and the service provider to review contractor performance.