The Contract Manager will be responsible for ensuring consistent management of all commodity proposals and contracts. This generally includes oversight of the contract management process, as well as development of specific standards for bidding and submission, contract negotiations and document management. The contract manager's role in the contract development process requires close collaboration with various departments, including clinical operations, project management, account management, business operations and finance.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Coordinate & administer new & existing commodity material contracts including contract execution, performance assessments, and contract closeout
- Lead preparation of solicitations, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and approval processes for assigned commodity materials
- Assist in developing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities based on spend, risk, and demand patterns
- Analyze & document contract development, negotiations, & executions trends so that continuous improvement of contract structure & spend is facilitated
- Manage vendor relationships and monitor performance against contractual requirements, supply risks, service level expectations, and drive corrective actions as required
- Confers with management to discuss & resolve matters of work procedures & supplier performance
- Develop & continuously improve work processes & efficiencies, as well as provide management support & interface with management at all levels, including executives
- Use appropriate interpersonal skills & communication methods to build constructive relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, business units, & other stakeholders to meet shared goals & objectives
- Partner with General Business Analysts to support inventory availability, demand planning, and material forecasting activities, ensuring materials are available to meet operational and project requirements
- Obtain & communicate supplier reports on a periodic basis to assist in the effective management of the area
- Collaborate with internal customers (including Procurement, Legal Services, Risk Management, Business Customers, etc.) in developing the necessary contracts & negotiating key terms and conditions
- Mentor and support Procurement Agents and General Business Analysts, fostering alignment with procurement best practices
- Assess cost, risk, and contractual impacts related to inventory and material contracts
- Implement contract modifications as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Highest level subject matter/technical expert and may include limited supervisory responsibilities
Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.
Ability to offer alternative solutions for decision making and recommends optimal choice(s) in support of organizational goals/objectives.
Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.
Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to complete complex assignments.
Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.
High level of accuracy of work and attention to detail, to include the ability to perform precise mathematical calculations.
Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.
Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
Ability to work in a variety of locations such as, power plants, construction centers and the main office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters' degree.
- Extensive experience with financial and operational analytical support.
- Extensive experience with administration of applications.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Project.
- Relative experience in supporting utility construction and maintenance.
CPS Energy
145 Navarro
San Antonio
Texas United States
www.cpsenergy.com
