Manager of Procurement and Contracts

About the role

The incumbent must work in office in Atlanta four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and oversee the procurement strategies throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Implement processes to manage risks impacting the procurement.
• Exercise sound professional judgement when necessary to the benefit of MEAG Power.
• Plan strategies to maintain expenditures within program material budget limitation while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify best suppliers of equipment related to repair and refurbishment of, and capital investment in, the high-voltage transmission system.
• Determine best supplier/vendor under Master Purchase Agreements or blanket Purchase Orders for the supply of goods and services on an as-needed basis.
• Constant communications with suppliers to ensure goods and services are available to MEAG Power in a timely manner.
• Comply with MEAG Power standard Terms and Conditions for the procurement of goods and services.
• Ensure Terms and Conditions are appropriate for any given purchase and keeping Terms and Condition up to date with industry practices.
• Establish contractual obligations while complying with Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations during negotiations.
• Career Development - Develop and manage the processes used for solicitation, for example, Requests for Quotations, Requests for Bids, Request for Proposals etc. while working closely with various departments and staff.
• Contract management - Ensure all legal contractual documents, Insurance Certificates, etc. are fully executed and are in place for each contract.
• Perform active contract monitoring, and periodic reviews of evergreen contracts to determine the basis for continuance.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required / Master’s/MBA preferred in related field.
  • Procurement licenses or certifications.
  • Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g., use of KPIs).
  • Five or more years of proven experience in a procurement management role in electric utility, oil and gas, manufacturing, construction or other related industries.
  • Extensive experience in procurement processes, procurement policy and procedures, deep understanding of contracts, compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and Regulations.
  • Excellent leadership, project management, problem-solving, influencing and analytical skills.
  • Prowen self-starter with the ability to develop and implement the mechanisms, processes and procedures required to implement and monitor the procurement strategies, in compliance with the Procurement Policy.
  • Proven ability to work with management and staff at all levels in the organization.
  • Experience negotiating contracts with a proven track record of successfully negotiating with suppliers and contractors.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to drive tasks to completion.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree required / Master’s/MBA preferred in related field.
    • Procurement licenses or certifications.
    • Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g., use of KPIs).
    • Five or more years of proven experience in a procurement management role in electric utility, oil and gas, manufacturing, construction or other related industries.
    • Extensive experience in procurement processes, procurement policy and procedures, deep understanding of contracts, compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and Regulations.
    • Excellent leadership, project management, problem-solving, influencing and analytical skills.
    • Prowen self-starter with the ability to develop and implement the mechanisms, processes and procedures required to implement and monitor the procurement strategies, in compliance with the Procurement Policy.
    • Proven ability to work with management and staff at all levels in the organization.
    • Experience negotiating contracts with a proven track record of successfully negotiating with suppliers and contractors.
    • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to drive tasks to completion.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.

      Skills

      • Leadership.
      • Project Management.
      • Problem Solving.
      • Influencing.
      • Analytical Techniques.
      • Contracts.
      • Compliance.
      • Procurement Processes.
      • Procurement Policy.
      • Deep Understanding of Contracts.
      • Legal Review.
      • Negotiation.
      • Quality Control.
      • Vendor Relations.
      • Process Optimization.
      • Contract Management.
      • Active Contract Monitoring.
      • Periodic Reviews of Evergreen Contracts.
      • Procurement Licenses or Certifications.
      • Advanced Knowledge of Analytical Techniques.
      • Leadership, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Influencing, and Analytical Skills.
      • Self-Starter.
      • Track Record of Successfully Negotiating with Suppliers and Contractors.
      • Communication Skills (Written and Verbal).
      • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency.
      • Database Management Tools Proficiency.

      Benefits

      • Health, Vision and Dental coverage.
      • Opt Out Incentives Health and Dependent Care FSAs.
      • Vacation and Sick days.
      • 10 paid Holidays.
      • 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July).
      • Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service).
      • Long Term Disability.
      • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
      • Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance.
      • 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match contributions.
      • 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.
      • A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension).
      • Vacation Purchase Program.

      Pay

      TBD (To Be Determined)

      Schedule

      On-site