Contracts Lead II

RWDY Inc•Spring, TX

2d•$65 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Manages a portfolio of agreements and new requests, enabling the efficient and effective purchase of goods and services through the full Procure-to-Pay (PtP) process, with a focus on business value, on-time delivery, and cycle time. Works with moderate direction and possesses the skills and knowledge required for the position. This role may also be described as a Senior Procurement Associate, Senior Procurement Specialist, or Contracts Manager. In addition to Level I responsibilities, the Contracts Lead II may manage highly complex contracts or portfolios requiring deep business knowledge.

Requirements

Analytical thinking
Applies learning
Communicates effectively
Creates business value
Competes effectively in the marketplace
Makes sound decisions
Procure-to-Pay knowledge
Procurement system utilization and efficiency
Total system cost analysis
Controls mindset
Application of business and procurement technical knowledge
Service excellence
Contract development
Contract management
Negotiation and influencing
Supplier and stakeholder relationship management

Responsibilities

Negotiate contract pricing and terms and conditions directly with suppliers while partnering with internal stakeholders.
Seek the lowest total system cost while appropriately mitigating supply, commercial, and legal risks.
Execute Procure-to-Pay processes in full compliance with the Sourcing and Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs.
Fully leverage procurement processes, systems, and tools to select the most effective procurement method.
Maintain an assigned agreement portfolio, including scope updates, pricing, exhibits, and amendments.
Ensure contract compliance and utilization.
Monitor supplier performance and troubleshoot performance, contractual, and transactional issues.
Improve the transactional efficiency of agreements by effectively leveraging procurement systems.
Identify business value, cost-saving opportunities, and other improvements within the portfolio.
Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to meet business-line expectations.
Recommend and implement fit-for-risk process improvements.
Influence the development of category strategies and implement strategic and commercial guidance.
Share portfolio-specific market intelligence with Category Networks.