Contracts Specialist (Associate, Intermediate, Senior)

ITC Holdings • Novi, MI

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About The Position

Develops, reviews and administers service agreements between the company and
third-party vendors. Provides support in the Supply Chain area and advises
other areas with regards to determining contractual requirements and evaluating
contract compliance.

Make a Power Move - For the Greater Grid: Reliable. Resilient. Ready.

As AI innovation, automation and economic growth reshape the way we live and
work, the demand on our power infrastructure is growing fast. At ITC, we’re
building the greater grid that’s ready for today’s technology and tomorrow’s
possibilities.

Our people bring the power - fueling innovation and strengthening the grid every
day. We’re looking for individuals who are ready to make a power move and help
us build a greater grid for a more reliable and affordable energy future.

ITC offers industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel
your energy into solutions. We foster a culture of belonging - where every voice
is valued, differences are celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to
thrive. Make a power move today.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Associate Level: Some experience/exposure to working with contracts
• Intermediate Level: Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with contracts.
• Senior Level: Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with contracts.
• Ability to analyze and interpret basic contract documentation.
• Basic general research skills.
• Ability to draft routine contractual instruments.
• Utility experience preferred; compliance-based knowledge or experience in construction related field and IT related areas such as CIP, NERC, FERC, etc.
• Possesses sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to multi-task and support concurrent requirements for different business units.
• Ability to work with technical counterparts and broad business units for issue resolution and the evaluation and mitigation of risks.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Oracle Primavera, SharePoint.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

Nice To Haves

• Utility experience preferred; compliance-based knowledge or experience in construction related field and IT related areas such as CIP, NERC, FERC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, negotiates and administers contractual agreements, time and material rates negotiations, and bids management.
• Develops, reviews, negotiates and maintains contracts for IT related contracts, Construction management related contracts and services, materials purchasing and other service provisions.
• Enters requests and purchase orders into requisite management system.
• Creates, negotiates and incorporates contract amendments, renegotiating the contract, if required, to accommodate scope changes.
• Oversees and controls the contractual relationships with third parties’ vendors in area of responsibility.
• Maintains and reviews database to assure contracts are current with regards to terms and conditions.
• Develops and administers the large capital construction bid/quoting process.
• Evaluates vendor performance based on fulfillment and compliance to contract requirements.
• May serve as backup in the procurement of goods and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level