Manager Contract Administration and Supplier Performance

Requisition: 84186 PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co. Salary Range: $ 121,200 - $ 199,200Work Location Category: Hybrid We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.Job SummaryAt this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered. The Manager Contract Administration and Supplier Performance is accountable for Contract Administration and Vendor Performance. This role oversees Contract Managers and Analysts. The primary purpose of this position is to lead within and across team functions to (i) manage pre-qualification of vendors/suppliers (ii) ensure timely and quality execution of supplier contracts for services and material; (iii) maintain proper administration and execution of those contracts throughout their lifecycle, and (iv) implement/manage Supplier Performance Management (SPM) programs, which includes the aggregation of data from numerous sources, the presentation to vendors of their performance, and reaching consensus on steps to improve gaps. This position is also responsible for assisting in the resolution of supplier related grievances. Job ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for developing strategies related to contract management and service quality and participating in cross-functional teams for the development of common policies and procedures. This position has extensive interaction with: Procurement, Commercial Legal, Business Assurance & Resilience, Risk Management, I.T., Asset Management & Centralized Services, Corporate Real Estate, and others. Job Specific QualificationsBS/BA Degree.5-7 years of experience of Contract administration of which 2-3 years in construction.Savvy business judgment and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external contacts.Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.Negotiation skills.Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.Desired 2-3 years of experience with Supplier Management.Advanced degree (JD and/or MBA preferred).Experience with Lean Six Sigma.Knowledge of Utility Operations.Experience with: SAP; Ariba; CLM; SharePoint; McLaren and PowerAdvocate.Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. 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