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New Albany, Ohio client has a contract opening for a SCPFO Procurement Consultant who will manage a portfolio of previously negotiated utility construction contracts. Negotiates new contracts as needed including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and execute related and ongoing contract amendments, etc.
- Collaborate with team members to gather data related to construction markets, specifically pricing, and negotiate rates based on that data.
- Provide administrative support for contract-related activities, including audit remediation, dispute resolution, and supplier support.
- Sourcing Duties:
- Collaborate with project teams to understand sourcing needs and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Support all aspects of business partner requests for proposals (RFPs) for utility construction projects.
- Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, and terms to provide recommendations for contract awards.
- Serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material, and equipment needs supporting business unit functions.
- Understands key business interests of client and third parties in the development and writing of the business deal.
- Applies negotiation techniques and methods to sourcing and contracting objectives.
- Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and other areas that support over-arching category management strategies.
- Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower-level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts.
- Procures goods and services with a high value or complex requirements.
- Assesses business requirements, and matches procurement plans accordingly.
- Executes sourcing strategies based on category manager guidance and leading practices.
- Assists Category Managers with category strategy development.
- Leverages market, supplier, and spend analyses to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations (e.g., RFXs).
- Coordinates and leads cross-functional category teams during sourcing events.
- Performs any required contract administration work related to a sourcing event.
- Develops negotiating strategy, and leads negotiations.
- Writes the summary and details for basic to moderately complex contracts, including pricing, business requirements, performance criteria, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations.
- Establishes effective relationships with business partners and suppliers to support category strategies.
- Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies.
- Coordinates with key suppliers and business partners on the delivery of high-value manufactured equipment and materials, including any transportation and storage requirements.
- Manages contract compliance and administration for high-value manufactured equipment and materials including economic price adjustments, replacement programs, and credit programs.
- Leverages contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field.
- 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required.
- Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
- Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Ability to help develop and evolve category management processes and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.
- Experience with construction contracting, estimating, or project management preferred.
Reference: 1033182
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