Commercial Contracts Manager

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) provided pay range : $107,000.00 / yr - $134,000.00 / yr

Introduction

For more than 100 years, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are fully committed to serving our customers and the community as a whole.

About the Role

Manage the full lifecycle of contracts—from sourcing contractors and managing RFPs to proposal evaluations, contract negotiations, and issuing purchase orders through Oracle Fusion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract terms, legal requirements, and internal policies while monitoring deliverables, deadlines, and risk factors.
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to develop specifications, prepare bid documents, and evaluate and select suppliers that provide best-value services.
• Act as the primary liaison between BPU departments and external parties, facilitating communication, resolving disputes, and supporting contract-related inquiries.
• Coordinate and process contract amendments, scope changes, and related correspondence, ensuring timely updates and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all contracts and procurement documentation using systems such as OnBase, Fusion, DocuSign, and DemandStar.
• Track and analyze contract-related costs and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize contract strategies.
• Provide contract expertise and operational support to BPU operations groups, promoting efficiency and compliance across departments.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams to support successful contract execution and service delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership in procurement practices, including strategic sourcing, negotiation, and continuous improvement of contract management processes.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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