Contracts Specialist

Responsible for coordinating end to end contracting from requirements definition, bidding, sourcing, negotiating, and securing agreements.

• Responsible for contract planning, engaging with business owners, determining contract strategy, selecting contracting methods, identification of contract risks and putting in place risk mitigation, negotiation and finalization of contracts and handover to business owners.
• Responsible for evaluating supplier performance and communicating results to operations; maintaining compliance with materials and services contracts.
• Interfaces with various levels of management and reports to the Contracts Manager.

Essential Duties / Functions

1.Supports business with Contracting requests and determines Contract Strategy (existing agreement, new agreement, sourcing, bidding etc.)

2.Manage development, evaluation and execution of contracts and amendments for materials and services (M&S), professional services, or other contracts including related controls and approvals.

3.Identifies, develops and implements opportunities for cost savings in contracting. (i.e., terms and rate negotiations, renewals, service levels, etc.); works with legal for endorsement on changes to model agreements

4.Supports business in review and preparing Scopes of Work for contracts.

5.Monitors contract and ensures that renewal or replacement contracts are in place such that there are not lapses in service availability.

6.Leads bidding activities for projects and other scenarios, as required, including providing advisory activities / recommendations on scopes of work, required exhibits, and other bid documents.

7.Excellent customer service while interfacing with suppliers and other functions such as business owners legal, finance, tax, health and safety.

Required Qualifications :

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