Supply Chain Contract Manager

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Responsibilities

Basic Purpose The supply chain contract manager is responsible for the development and implementation of a robust contract creation process including negotiation, peer review, legal review, business unit review, document retention and reporting. This role is responsible for meeting the operational and strategic contracting and procurement needs of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company and its affiliates. The contract manager will also develop and present training on the contracting process. The supply chain contract manager will also have other procurement responsibilities including completing assigned, high-visibility contract events, helping facilitate cross-country aggregation efforts, assisting business unit customers in resolving contractual supplier issues, and other assigned special projects. This includes analysis of current contract terms conditions, supplier contract performance, contract negotiations and timely contract completion of contracting process and cycle. This position will ensure value is obtained from vendor contracts as assigned and that the completed contracts are negotiated to the fullest advantage given the company's size and bargaining position and use. This position will also ensure that risk exposure is minimized throughout the contract period. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the review and approval of supply chain staff contracts by administering the peer review process. Create and manage a contract training program including the training of new procurement and contract specialists and periodic refresher sessions for new or updated contract processes.

Serve as the principal resource to lead, mentor, and improve the contract acumen and operational excellence of the department through development and enhancement of the contracting process including policies, and procedures, that support the supply chain, compliance, and risk mitigation needs of the company business units. Collaborate with legal in the development and maintenance of contract language.

Coordinate and/or lead assigned high-level contract events. Collaborate with business units to enhance the communication on expiring contracts and develop strategies focusing on setting strategy collaboratively with the business unit.

Coordinate the supplier contract management process with internal supply chain personnel, business units, and suppliers. Responsible for document storage, updating contract templates, communication on contract process changes and supplier performance concerns.

Communicate with senior management and business units to ensure that commodity and service contracts are updated, improved and replaced as required.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Work Bachelor's degree in business administration, law or related field or equivalent experience. Six years related experience in procurement, including two years in a contract manager/leadership role. Candidates that do not possess a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of 12 years of related experience in procurement, including two years in a contract manager/leadership role. Strong knowledge of basic contract legal terminology and negotiation tactics. Preference for knowledge in utility terms, technology contracts (software licensing, SaSS, etc.), material term standards and PII risk. Specialized Knowledge and Skills Strong negotiation skills. Strong influencing skills to negotiate and persuade; to sell and lead opinions and to effectively drive and manage change. Advanced leadership skills to lead and guide individuals toward accomplishment of goals. Well-developed critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, decision-making, and project management skills to optimize resources and achieve consistent, high-quality results. Strong knowledge of contracting methodologies, utility company assets, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Equipment and Applications PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Work Environment and Physical Demands General office environment. No special physical demands are required.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $103,800 (Min) to $122,000 (Mid); Up to 15% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company. This is a non-represented position.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) fixed contribution - company contributes 4% regardless of employee's contribution
• 401(k) match - company matches 100% of the employee's first 6% contribution; immediate vesting
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Identity Theft Protection - company paid
• Visit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered

EOE/Veteran/Disability

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

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