SPM Contract Manager I (Renewable Energy Development)

DTE Energy•Detroit, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Requirements

Associates degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, engineering or related discipline
3+ years experience in contract management techniques
Ability to work autonomously
Strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with key internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
Acute attention to detail
Negotiation/influencing skills
Proficiency in the following software: Microsoft Office, SAP, Maximo, SRM

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Responsible for business unit supplier performance management (SPM) of small to medium size/value contracts by identifying and maximizing value opportunities.
Develop contract strategy within the business unit/COE
Define contract terms/conditions in accordance with company standards
Manage post award contract activities
Manage vendor performance and compliance
Ensure contract (terms/conditions) compliance; such as enforcing payment terms
Modify contract as necessary
Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal (verify completion of work at close-out)
Manage small to medium size/value contracts through the entire life cycle
Provide performance metrics report on contract management performance/development and compliance
Point of contact to resolve contractual issues as required
Intervene, analyze, manage, and resolve business conflicts between the company and vendors
Identify and apply value maximizing opportunities
Partner with supply chain management to develop optimal contract terms
Manage PO specific work efforts (technical and commercial) in accordance with corporate policy
Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility, awareness, and interpretation to support implementation
Handle on-going issues and change management documenting appropriately
Interface with key customer, proactively insuring contractual compliance and performance
Collaborates with the SCM team to provide guidance on vendor selection
Ability to analyze current processes and make modifications utilizing CI principles
Support structuring of negotiations of contracts