Contracts Sr Specialist

Job Summary

Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase or sale/delivery of equipment, materials, products or services
Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations
Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions
Prepares bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids

Impact of the Role

General Profile
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
Solves complex problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Essential Functions

• Prepares, examines, negotiates and revises contracts.
• Ensures contracts are consistent with management's goals, policies, and procedures.
• Handles the acquisition, distribution, and store of purchases.
• Assures that all clarifications and amendments of negotiations are incorporated into the final contract.
• Generates, maintains, and audits a central contract-resource file.
• Ensures that necessary procedural controls exist.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
  Discipline/Major: Finance or Business preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Organizational skills. Oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented. Leadership skills.