Sourcing and Contract Specialist
About The Position
The Sourcing and Contract Specialist will have direct responsibility for a variety of assigned contracts, from strategy development through contract execution, contract administration, and contract closeout. The Sourcing and Contract Specialist will provide specific oversight of sourcing and contracting needs through the various project stage gates. Your responsibilities may include: Lead project specific sourcing and contracting efforts to develop contracting strategies for execution. Perform contracting activities - reviewing, proposing revisions and implementing agreements using standard documents/forms and contracting procedures. Effectively work with BU Partners and Stakeholders, Supply Chain Staff, Quality, HSE, Legal, and other relevant internal resources. Contract authoring utilizing Company contract tools—managing language changes through functional review and required approval processes. Analyze suitability of potential Contractors in accordance with Company and Project Specific Contractor qualification criterion. Gather market and Contractor information through market intelligence and RFIs. Implement contract services in a timely and cost-efficient manner within established company policies, procedures and standards, including CPMS. Build and execute negotiation strategies that are win – win to ensure all project objectives are accomplished. Coordinate formal RFX for project contract requirements. Performs pre-bid and pre-award meetings. Analyzes suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost and quality assurance. Prepares bid evaluations and seeks appropriate approvals of awards. Supplier Performance Management - Ongoing support of the Contract Management Plans and KPI's. Handling change management and resolution of any claims or any issues.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- 3 or more years of contracting or supply chain related experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business or related field or foreign equivalent
- 5 or more years of contracting or supply chain related experience
- 1 or more years of projects experience
- Advanced level functional background, or working knowledge of COP procurement systems (SAP and SMART by GEP)
- Intermediate level knowledge of project management fundamentals
- Intermediate level knowledge and understanding of commercial terms and conditions
- Intermediate level proficiency with contract drafting
- Intermediate level negotiation skills & ability to effectively apply analytical tools, concepts and methods
- Ability to balance large number of contracts in various stages of development in both larger and smaller/local tier
Responsibilities
- Lead project specific sourcing and contracting efforts to develop contracting strategies for execution.
- Perform contracting activities - reviewing, proposing revisions and implementing agreements using standard documents/forms and contracting procedures.
- Effectively work with BU Partners and Stakeholders, Supply Chain Staff, Quality, HSE, Legal, and other relevant internal resources.
- Contract authoring utilizing Company contract tools—managing language changes through functional review and required approval processes.
- Analyze suitability of potential Contractors in accordance with Company and Project Specific Contractor qualification criterion.
- Gather market and Contractor information through market intelligence and RFIs.
- Implement contract services in a timely and cost-efficient manner within established company policies, procedures and standards, including CPMS.
- Build and execute negotiation strategies that are win – win to ensure all project objectives are accomplished.
- Coordinate formal RFX for project contract requirements.
- Performs pre-bid and pre-award meetings.
- Analyzes suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost and quality assurance.
- Prepares bid evaluations and seeks appropriate approvals of awards.
- Supplier Performance Management - Ongoing support of the Contract Management Plans and KPI's.
- Handling change management and resolution of any claims or any issues.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
- Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
- Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
- Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
