Contract Manager

Contract ManagerLocation: Bend, Oregon Duration: 12 MonthsAs a member of the Global Capital Sourcing team, a Contracts & Claims Manager is sought to be responsible for the commercial management of a variety of projects within large and medium green or brown field CAPEX schemes (CAPEX project sizes/spend of min 5 m USD). The aims are to protect rights and entitlements as provided in the contracts, ensure the Contractors' obligations are fulfilled, ensure is fulfilling their obligations, optimizing value-for-money, reducing contract risks, lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), on time/schedule delivery, quality and in-cost project purchases to support the goal for growth investments. He/she is in position to mitigate risks related to the contract creation / execution, identify cost benefit solutions to complex contractual matters (including regular delivery and close out of complex negotiations with extremal Stakeholders and Consultants).Key Accountabilities:Contract Management Project Procurement Execution StrategyPost Tender AwardClaim ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder ManagementEducation: A higher commercial background equivalent to a Bachelor (BSc/BA), preferably Master degree (MSc/MBA) or equivalent and a good thorough technical understanding and knowledgeSkills:Business and financial acumenContracting strategy & execution, strategic sourcing expertise, procurement/sourcing knowledge/experience for large CAPEX projectsA strong understanding of construction technology, sequencing and practicesExceptional problem solving and analytical skillsDemonstrated project management skillsDemonstrated experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies that have yielded measurable business resultsAbility to work cross functionally in project work and project managementHas overseen, sourced from or worked for EPCMV contractorsSkills in all procurement processes including commodity management, supplier management, negotiations, contract management and e-procurement systemsResearch, analysis, summary recommendation skillsStrong negotiating and influencing skills on international levelExperience managing global relationships, both internal and externalEffective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build business relationships and to work in multifunctional team