Contract Manager

About the role

Responsible for business unit supplier performance management (SPM) of medium to large size/value contracts by identifying and maximizing value opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a contract strategy within the business unit/COE
• Define contract terms/conditions in accordance with company standards
• Manage post award contract activities:
  • Manage vendor performance & compliance
  • Ensure contract (terms/conditions) compliance; such as enforcing payment terms
  • Modify contract as necessary
  • Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal (verify completion of work at close-out)
• Manage medium and high contracts through the entire life cycle
• Provide performance metrics report on contract management performance/development & compliance
• Intervene, analyze, manage and resolve business conflicts between the company and vendors
• Serve as point of contact to resolve contractual issues as required
• Identify and apply value maximizing opportunities
• Partner with supply chain management to develop optimal contract terms
• Manage PO specific work efforts (technical and commercial) in accordance with corporate policy
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility, awareness, and interpretation to support implementation
• Handle on-going issues and change management documenting appropriately
• Interface with key customers, proactively ensuring contractual compliance and performance
• Collaborate with the SCM team to provide guidance on vendor selection
• Analyze current processes and make modifications utilizing continuous improvement principles
• Support structuring of negotiations of contracts
• Support development of SPM value targets and track performance to goals
• Mentor other Contract Managers and support their work as necessary

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in contract management techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with key internal and external stakeholders
• Experience leading a team or large project
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Negotiation/influencing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Maximo, SRM