Contract Administrator I/II/Senior

The purpose of this position is to administer commercial operations efforts for the power generation fleet in order to obtain the best overall value on behalf of internal customers.  This position is responsible for the solicitation, negotiation, and management of low to moderate value and complexity contracts for the acquisition of materials, equipment, and critical services.  This is an entry level position that works independently with minimal supervision.

The Contract Administrator position may be hired at level I, II, or Senior level.  The position responsibilities listed below reflect those of level I.  Additional/varying responsibilities maybe included for other levels of the Contract Administrator role.

• Executes sourcing strategies in support of power generation safety, operations, engineering, construction, and maintenance activities within the fleet. Through bidding, selecting, negotiating, and contracting with approved suppliers, responsibilities include measurement and feedback of safety performance, risk mitigation and management, costs, and quality control.
• Establish strong relationships with internal business stakeholders.
• Partners with the company’s Legal Department to optimize appropriate levels of risk mitigation and conducts negotiations with sophisticated (national and international) counterparties.
• Drafts, negotiates, and edits a variety of service, material, and equipment contracts; non-disclosure agreements (NDAs); and information technology protection agreements.
• Exhibit ownership of the entire procurement process for assigned initiatives from cradle to grave.
• Provides input on a strategic procurement plan that aligns with the company business plan and plant outage plan.
• Locates and provides opportunities to diverse suppliers, and works to develop and certify alternate sources of supply in areas where competition is not prevalent.
• Advises and assists internal customers and peers on ORACLE processing issues, and ensures compliance with and maintains accurate and auditable records in accordance with company policies and best practices.
• Drives continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and internal customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

The Contractor Administrator position may be hired at the Level I, II, or Senior level.  Level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education & experience. 

Basic Qualifications

Level I:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:

• 1+ years One or more years of sourcing experience, with utility-related products or services
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• A high attention to detail, along with strong verbal and written communication are
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is

Level II:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:

• 3+ years Three or more years of sourcing experience, with utility-related products or services
• Working knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues. Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem assessment and problem-solving skills. A high attention to detail, along with strong verbal and written communication are required.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.

Senior Level:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:

• 5+ years or more years of sourcing experience, with utility-related products or services preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues. Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem assessment and problem solving skills. A high attention to detail, along with strong verbal and written communication are required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.

Licenses / Certifications / Other Qualifications:

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State – Required
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) – Preferred
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.).  Experience with electronic procurement platforms. - Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, legal, or engineering.
• Experience in electric generation and/or commercial operations.
• A holistic approach to initiatives with a strategic mindset.