Contract Manager

SPM Contract Manager II

Responsible for business unit supplier performance management (SPM) of medium to large size/value contracts by identifying and maximizing value opportunities. Key accountabilities include leading the development of a contract strategy within the business unit/COE; defining contract terms/conditions in accordance with company standards; managing post award contract activities; managing vendor performance & compliance; ensuring contract (terms/conditions) compliance; modifying contract as necessary; ensuring contract close-out, extension or renewal (verify completion of work at close-out); managing medium and high contracts through the entire life cycle; providing performance metrics report on contract management performance/development & compliance; intervening, analyzing, managing and resolving business conflicts between the company and vendors; being the point of contact to resolve contractual issues as required; identifying and applying value maximizing opportunities; partnering with supply chain management to develop optimal contract terms; managing PO specific work efforts (technical and commercial) in accordance with corporate policy; ensuring that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility, awareness, and interpretation to support implementation; handling on-going issues and change management documenting appropriately; interfacing with key customer, proactively ensuring contractual compliance and performance; collaborating with the SCM team to provide guidance on vendor selection; ability to analyze current processes and make modifications utilizing CI principles; supporting structuring of negotiations of contracts; supporting development of SPM value targets and tracking performance to goals; mentoring other Contract Managers and supporting their work as necessary.

Minimum education & experience requirements: Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, engineering or related discipline. 5+ years' experience in contract management techniques. Preferred education: Bachelor's degree. Other requirements include the ability to work autonomously, strong project management skills, demonstrated ability to influence and partner with key internal and external stakeholders, experience leading a team or large project, excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills, acute attention to detail, negotiation/influencing skills, proficiency in the following software: MicroSoft Office, SAP, Maximo, SRM.