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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10–15 years of procurement, sourcing, contracts, or related supply chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain Management experience required.
• Strong experience with complex contract negotiation and drafting.
• Knowledge of contract law, contract formation, remedies, dispute resolution, and commercial terms.
• Experience leading RFI/RFP and strategic sourcing processes.
• Strong cost and price analysis skills.
• Experience managing supplier and contractor relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Law, or related field.
• Formal education in supply chain, project management, or law.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or related procurement credentials.
• Experience supporting generation, utility, construction, engineering, or energy projects.
• Experience with enterprise procurement and contracting systems.
• Global sourcing and international supplier experience.
• Experience negotiating complex construction, equipment, or service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and contracting activities from cradle to grave.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for equipment, services, and major construction projects.
• Lead: RFIs RFPs Pre-bid meetings Supplier evaluations Cost and price analysis Commercial negotiations
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, master agreements, Statements of Work, NDAs, amendments, and other procurement documents.
• Draft advanced contract language and special conditions for complex, non-standard agreements.
• Manage contract administration, changes, expediting, claims, follow-up, and closeout.
• Develop sourcing strategies for high-risk and high-value services.
• Manage multiple major construction procurement projects simultaneously.
• Identify and evaluate domestic and global suppliers through market research and supplier analysis.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery requirements, risk allocation, and other commercial terms.
• Partner with Legal, Risk Management, Accounting, project teams, and business stakeholders to resolve contract exceptions.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors and suppliers while protecting company interests.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for procurement and supply-chain risks.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and procurement procedures.