Description
This position is responsible for developing service and product contracts in support of Southern Company. Successful candidate will work closely with user organizations to provide guidance and ensure contracting activities are conducted lawfully and ensure overall risk and liability are properly managed. Duties will include (but not be limited to) contract development, including Request for Inquiries (RFI) and Request for Proposals (RFP), leading pre-bid meetings, review of bids, cost and price analysis, negotiations in accordance with company policies and procedures, risk assessment, preparing contract documents and post award activities.
This position will be filled at a level dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate and will be located in Birmingham, AL.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Duties will include the daily support of all sourcing and contracting activities "from cradle to grave", including advising customers on Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, lead pre-bid
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meetings, review of offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations, risk assessment, preparing contract documents and agreements; assists in contract administration, incorporation of changes, expediting & follow-up, disposition of claims, and contract closeout
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Expectations include outstanding oral and written communications with ability to excel in high- level communications with Management at multiple levels.
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A typical agent will support projects continuously with defined turnaround
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parameters (Target Days) for all contract related documents (RFPs, Master Agreements, Non-Disclosure,
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Amendments, Statements of Work, etc.) throughout the year.
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Ensure that overall risk is properly controlled and mitigated
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Ability to develop a detailed knowledge of the Southern Company procurement policies/procedures and have the capability to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
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Expected to build and maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of essential legal provisions, contract common law, contract formation issues, remedies, liquidated damages, litigation avoidance, and dispute resolution
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Ensure all required terms and conditions are included in procurement documents and works with legal, risk management and financial services (accounting) to resolves contractor exceptions and
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issues in a timely manner
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Ability or potential to draft contract language in the form of special conditions for complex, non- standard purchases
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Responsible for identification and evaluation of new sources of supply, domestic and globally, when necessary to meet customer needs, including performing market research and analysis
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Ability to build and maintain a fundamental to proficient knowledge of our contracting systems utilized in daily support
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Conflict Resolution, the ability to engage and fix identified issues
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Maintain the primary interface with contractors in an ethical and respectful manner while protecting the company's interests
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Management, Finance, or Law preferred
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Formal education in contract language and law is highly preferred
Experience Requirements:
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Experience in procurement or contracts preferred
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Maximo experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills
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Contract law and drafting
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Legal and commercial negotiations
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Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
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Customer focused with ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, suppliers, contractors and other key stakeholders
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Effectively handle tight deadlines, large workloads, and multiple projects with positive
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enthusiasm
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Superior written and oral communication, to successfully negotiate contract terms and write such contracts in a clear, logical and concise manner
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Contract negotiations
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Ability and determination to support multiple projects under tight deadlines
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Excellent organizational skills are required to plan and manage assigned workload and customer expectations effectively to meet internal business unit requirements
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Ability to think strategically and apply broad seasoned judgment to decisions
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Effective Communications skills
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Strong Customer Service skills
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Analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills
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Ability to effectively work and participate in cross-functional and cross-company teams at all
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levels in the organization to ensure buy-in by multiple companies when working on system projects
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
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Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Southern Company values of unquestionable trust, superior performance and total commitment
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Self-motivated
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Customer focused
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Strong work ethic
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Exhibits a strong sense of urgency
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Promotes teamwork
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Practices ethical behavior
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Displays creativity, initiative, and flexibility
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Learns from and utilizes experiences
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Position will be in Birmingham, AL at the Alabama Power Corporate Headquarters 600 N 18th Street Birmingham, AL 35203
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Available to travel (occasionally) as needed which may require an overnight stay
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Candidate must have a valid driver's license
Alabama Power Company
600 N 18th St
Birmingham
Alabama United States
www.alabamapower.com
