Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator
Contract


Job Site : Remote


Job No. : 32196


City : Bellevue


State : WA


Pay Range : $60-85/hr


Job Details:

Employment Type: Long term contract. Eligible for unlimited extensions and able to stay fully remote for entirety of contract

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

The Contract Administrator reports directly to the Procurement Manager to perform duties including sourcing, subcontracts administration, buyer and purchasing agent activities. This position will be responsible for supporting development of Suppliers and acquisition of products and services. This role contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with supplier negotiations and subcontract administration, subcontract sourcing, pricing, evaluating, negotiating and obtaining materials, equipment and/or construction services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, consultants, management and co-workers in a professional, and proactive manner. The Contract Administrator collaborates with the larger Supply Management team to coordinate the review of client contracts and provides negotiation support when required

Tasks:
• Support increasingly complex procurement/subcontract management duties, including federal government contracting.
• Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule management.
• Work with Requestors to understand the procurement requirements.
• Review statements of work and specifications to ensure the correct goods and services are procured.
• Select the appropriate Terms and Conditions for each procurement, and work with Legal to negotiate Supplier exceptions when required.
• Perform market research to identify potential suppliers.
• Prepare and manage pre-award activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Express of Interests (EOI), site visits.
• Perform price analyses.
• Ensure funding has been obtained and approved before entering into a contractual agreement with a third party.
• Submit procurement packages for review and obtain the correct approvals before award.
• Issue Purchase Orders or other forms of agreements to Suppliers.
• Monitoring and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage post-award activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
• Resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies.
• Perform closeout activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records.
• Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills:
• Experience with clients and supplier relations.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related degree program with a minimum of 4 years' experience related to Procurement and/or Contract Management.
• Military experience a plus.
• U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting/subcontracting experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing first-of-a-kind fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items.
• Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements.
• Nuclear or related experience a plus.
• Technical background is a plus and can be experience-based.
• Experience successfully working in a fast-paced environment and producing quality work.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Why Averro?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim - Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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