Purchasing Contract Manager

A local company is seeking a skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager for a temporary contracted position. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring vendors' procurement and contractual obligations are met. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for procurement and contract management, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.

• Implement category management strategies to maximize cost savings.
• Manage competitive solicitation, vendor selection, and negotiation of contracted pricing.
• Maintain effective vendor relationships at all levels.
• Use SAP to track and record contracted pricing through Outline Agreements and Source Lists.
• Ensure familiarity with contract language and associated terms and conditions.
• Resolve disputes pertaining to contractual terms.
• Manage the negotiation process for contractual and commercial terms.
• Facilitate collaboration between vendors, internal customers, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize Ariba Contract Lifecycle Management and ISNetworld Contractor Management tools.
• Work collaboratively to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and ethical guidelines.
• Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned.

• 3-5 years of related work experience in purchasing or project/contract administration, preferably in the electric utility industry.
• Working knowledge of purchasing concepts, contract administration, and procurement techniques.
• Basic knowledge of electric utility operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with applicable Federal and State regulations, permits, laws, and codes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Leadership abilities and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage high-volume workload.
• Task-driven and self-directed work ethic.