Contract & Procurement Specialist - ASRC Talent Solutions

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The Contracts Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day management of the complete end-to-end contract management process within STO, for Operations & Maintenance. This role is specifically focused on contracting interface management, strategy and execution. The specialist works closely with the function leaders, as well as other key stakeholders to ensure optimal selection of contractors and manage the delivery of outcomes to support the client's Engineering contract requirements in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in an appropriate field.
• At least 5 years' broad experience in contracts, purchasing or legal disciplines.
• 3+ years' experience with Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Project contracts and/or procurement.
• Working knowledge of sparing philosophies.
• Extensive knowledge of contracting principles, theories and concepts.
• Experience working in oil and gas.
• Strong contractor management and contracts administration knowledge and experience.
• Proficient in oral and written communications.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact at all levels of seniority.
• Strong problem solving, contractual negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Materials management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide contracting support.
• Agree and implement standardization, sparing and respective supplier relationship strategies.
• Support Operations objectives and strategies within SAP.
• Execute sourcing strategies for Company related to material needs for client framework agreements & price books.
• Ensure best value for purchases and long-term total cost of ownership.
• Develop strategies to optimize third party spend for Operations & Maintenance.
• Contract support of the Operations function.
• All facets of contract formation and contract management including drafting, interpretation, negotiation, contract review, and administration of complex customer agreements.
• Provide independent and objective contract evaluation as well as experienced advice and guidance to various functions, as applicable.
• Roll out final contracts to advise internal stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations and providing interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Use continuous improvement methodologies to drive process improvement and/or efficiencies.
• Collaborate with various teams and functions, ensuring organizational effectiveness and standardization.
• Support the maximization of cost targets and cash flow while minimizing risk in the negotiation of contracts.
• Contribute to the development of strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring provision of top-class service and high customer satisfaction.
• Adherence to Company Process & Procedures.
• Promote and lead in the implementation of client policies and procedures, including Safety, health, environment, process, people and planning.
• Develop & execute contracting strategies; analyzing and assessing alternative contracting strategies and contracting work breakdown structures as part of optimizing the overall execution strategy.
• Optimize cost/value of the contract with minimal risks to client, and in accordance with the client's Policies and Procedures, the Delegation of Authority (DOA) and HSES requirements, with all relevant country specific laws and regulations, and any applicable requirements, such as material approvals processes and tracking.
• Lead tender activities, providing guidance and leadership, including sourcing contractors; drafting commercial documents; issuing tender documentation; disseminating information to applicable personnel for technical evaluation; and carrying out commercial and legal evaluation with functional input where required.
• Carry out negotiations with contractors to secure the preferred outcomes, based on the best overall value to the client, while minimizing risks.
• Support AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
• Other duties will be assigned to this position as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) program with a company match of up to 4% and immediate vesting after just two pay periods.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Supplemental insurance options including voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal learning resources through ASPIRE Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Mining
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree