An electric utility client is looking for a Contracts Manager who will manage a portfolio of supplier/third-party relationships and contracts from initial supplier engagement through contract execution and termination.
Location: Irwindale, CA 91702
Position: Contracts Manager
Pay Rate : $51/hr. on W2
Duration : 6 months or longer
Schedule: M-F, 8-5
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a portfolio of supplier/third-party relationships and contracts from initial supplier engagement through contract execution and termination.
- Act as the primary point of contact to supply chain management and RSO
- Prepare and assemble a complete procurement request package for purchase orders or change order requests
- Initiate and oversee new contracts (Master Agreement, SOWs, etc.) and change order efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Legal, IT, etc. to draft and review contracts including pricing, risk items, and other terms and conditions.
- Work on RFx/Competitive Bid efforts in partnership with Procurement/Supply Management, including gathering and drafting of requirements in a statement of work, supplier response reviews, providing inputs on evaluations and selection/award decisions
- vii. Prepare internal reports capturing status/updates on the competitive bid and/or contracting efforts,
- Lead meetings, develop agendas, summarize, and document decisions and action items.
- Resolve billing, operational, and contractual issues related to outsourcing efforts
- Recommend outsourcing solutions to address operational needs
- Support audits and/or data requests by researching and analyzing information, policies, and procedures.
- Occasionally, manage and track the status of supplier work performance against tasks and project milestones in SOWs
- Initiate, lead, or participate in cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
- Facilitate Invoice / Payment approvals and release and provide forecast spend for vendors
- Provide functional direct to senior specialists (analyst supporting contract advisement)
- Coordinate on-boarding of new resources for new / changed purchase orders
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- A Bachelor's degree is required.
- Experience in and knowledge of contract law.
- Negotiation skills
- Project management experience
- Effective stakeholder management
- Excellent communication skills
- Drives for results.
About our client :
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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