Manager Contract Administration and Supplier Performance

PSEG•Newark, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Contract Administration and Supplier Performance is accountable for Contract Administration and Vendor Performance. This role oversees Contract Managers and Analysts. The primary purpose of this position is to lead within and across team functions to (i) manage pre-qualification of vendors/suppliers (ii) ensure timely and quality execution of supplier contracts for services and material; (iii) maintain proper administration and execution of those contracts throughout their lifecycle, and (iv) implement/manage Supplier Performance Management (SPM) programs, which includes the aggregation of data from numerous sources, the presentation to vendors of their performance, and reaching consensus on steps to improve gaps. This position is also responsible for assisting in the resolution of supplier related grievances.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree
5-7 years of experience of Contract administration
2-3 years in construction
Savvy business judgment and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external contacts
Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions
Negotiation skills
Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of experience with Supplier Management
Advanced degree (JD and/or MBA preferred)
Experience with Lean Six Sigma
Knowledge of Utility Operations
Experience with: SAP; Ariba; CLM; SharePoint; McLaren and PowerAdvocate

Responsibilities

Developing strategies related to contract management and service quality
Participating in cross-functional teams for the development of common policies and procedures
Managing pre-qualification of vendors/suppliers
Ensuring timely and quality execution of supplier contracts for services and material
Maintaining proper administration and execution of contracts throughout their lifecycle
Implementing/managing Supplier Performance Management (SPM) programs
Assisting in the resolution of supplier related grievances