Contracts Administrator III

Title: Contracts Administrator III



Client: Southern Company Gas



Location: Atlanta, GA 30309



Contract: 6 Months



Experience: 11+ Years Preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator III to provide senior-level support for sourcing, contracting, procurement, and contract administration activities.

This role will independently review, draft, negotiate, and administer a wide range of contracts while supporting the full contracting lifecycle from RFI/RFP development through negotiation, execution, administration, amendments, claims resolution, and closeout .

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with vendor agreements, procurement contracts, contract law, sourcing, negotiations, risk assessment, and contract administration .

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, procurement documents, and other legal/contractual documents.

• Support sourcing and contracting activities from cradle to grave .

• Lead development of:

  • Requests for Information (RFI)

  • Requests for Proposal (RFP)

  • Bid packages

  • Contract documents

  • Amendments and change orders

• Lead pre-bid meetings and support bidder communications.

• Review supplier proposals and conduct cost and price analysis.

• Lead contract negotiations and resolve commercial terms.

• Perform contract risk assessments and identify potential issues.

• Draft contract language and special conditions for complex or non-standard purchases.

• Ensure required terms and conditions are included in procurement documents.

• Work closely with Legal, Risk Management, Accounting, and business stakeholders to resolve contractor exceptions.

• Support contract administration, changes, expediting, follow-up, claims disposition, and closeout.

• Maintain complete and organized contract records, amendments, and supporting documentation.

• Monitor contract status, compliance, deliverables, and documentation requirements.

• Communicate contract terms, status, issues, and processes to business partners and management.

• Support vendor and supplier relationship management.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contracts administration, procurement, sourcing, or commercial contracting .

• Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.

• Knowledge of contract law, legal terminology, and procurement practices.

• Experience with RFI/RFP development and competitive sourcing processes.

• Strong negotiation, cost analysis, and risk assessment skills.

• Experience managing contract changes, claims, and closeout activities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage complex contract assignments.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook .

Preferred Qualifications

• 11+ years of contracts, procurement, or sourcing experience preferred.

• Experience with Maximo or GEP .

• Experience supporting utility, energy, engineering, construction, or large corporate procurement environments.

• Experience working with Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and Accounting teams.

Key Skills

Contract Administration | Contract Negotiation | Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | RFI | RFP | Vendor Agreements | Contract Drafting | Cost & Price Analysis | Risk Assessment | Contract Law | Supplier Management | Maximo | GEP | Contract Closeout | Claims Management