CONTRACTS MANAGER – KIEWIT SUPPLY NETWORK

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Support supply chain with identification of mandatory and recommended prime contract flow-down clauses for incorporation.
•  Contract for highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings.
•    Confer with staff, users and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or service and determine corrective action.
•   Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to projects.
•   Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history.
•  Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
•   Prepare/issue Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals to identify vendors/subcontractors who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels.
•    Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates.
•  Lead in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects.
•    Work to resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues.
•   Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage supplier-specific vendor template negotiations.
  •    Support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed.
  •    Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Initially, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management.
• Additionally, at least 3 years of negotiation experience is preferred.
• Moreover, experience and understanding of Contracts are vital.
• Also, a thorough understanding of all procurement areas, including execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality, and site purchasing, is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) is necessary.
• Furthermore, general knowledge of database utilization is beneficial.
• SAP experience is an added advantage.
• There’s a demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are key.
• Finally, functional knowledge of English, both written and verbal