Contract Specialist Denken Solutions Inc - 4.6 Birmingham, AL Job Details Contract $41 - $45 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Sourcing Customer relationship building Legal analysis Legal writing Customer service Writing skills Bachelor's degree Contract drafting Automated procurement systems Vendor relationship management Contracts SharePoint Negotiating purchasing contracts Computer skills Request for information (RFI) Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Job Title:

Contracts Agent.

Location:

Birmingham, AL 35243.

Duration:

6 Months. On-Site role The position exists to support the contracting needs of the client's business units and to provide guidance to Company organizations to effectively procure and pay for goods and services. The position is responsible for the daily support of all sourcing and contracting activities &; from cradle to grave&, including managing the sourcing (RFI or RFP) process, negotiation and contracting, through contract closeout.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred. Formal education or experience in contract language is preferred.

Experience:

Experience in procurement or contracts preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Contract law and drafting. Legal and commercial negotiation. Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision. Customer-focused with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, suppliers, contractors, and other key stakeholders at all levels. Effectively handle tight deadlines, large workloads, and multiple projects with positive enthusiasm. Superior written and oral communication skills to successfully negotiate contract terms and write such contracts in a clear, logical, and concise manner. Excellent organizational skills are required to plan and manage assigned workload and customer expectations effectively to meet internal business unit requirements. Ability to think strategically and apply broad, seasoned judgment to decisions. Effective communication skills with the ability to excel in high-level communications with Management at multiple levels. Strong customer service skills. Analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively work and participate in cross-functional and cross-company teams at all levels in the organization to ensure buy-in by multiple stakeholders when working on system projects. Effective influencing and consensus-building skills. Ability to acquire proficiency in supply chain and basic business technology tools, including procurement systems, SharePoint, etc.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will include the daily support of all sourcing & contracting activities, from cradle to grave, including advising customers and leading Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, leading pre-bid meetings, reviewing offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations, risk assessment, preparing contract documents and agreements, assisting in contract administration, incorporation of changes, expediting & follow-up, disposition of claims, and contract closeout. Support a high volume of projects concurrently with defined turnaround parameters (target days) for all contract-related documents (RFPs, Master Agreements, Non-Disclosure, Amendments, Statements of Work, etc.) Lead negotiations of all legal and commercial terms to ensure that overall risk is properly controlled and mitigated. Ensure all required terms and conditions are included in procurement documents and work with Legal, Risk. Management and Accounting to resolve contractor exceptions and issues promptly. 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. Draft contract language, including special conditions for complex, non-standard purchases. 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. Collect and coordinate the update of supplier information and required compliance documentation (safety records, certificates of insurance, etc.) Build and maintain a proficient knowledge of and consistently use our sourcing, contracting, procurement, and payment systems (GEP, Maximo, Oracle) Resolve any conflicts that arise during the course of contract performance, including negotiating any contractual revisions that may be required. Communicate effectively with business partners at all levels of management regarding contract terms, status, and processes. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide guidance to business partners on the client procurement policies/procedures. Maintain the primary interface with contractors ethically and respectfully while protecting the company's interests. Manage relationships with the Company's vendors and ensure an efficient and transparent contracting and negotiation process to reduce costs, improve commercial terms, and reduce duplication of efforts.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the client values of unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment. Self-motivated Customer focused Strong work ethic Exhibits a strong sense of urgency Promotes teamwork Practices ethical behavior Displays creativity, initiative, and flexibility Learns from and utilizes experience SR1

Pay:

$41.00 - $45.00 per hour Application Question(s): How soon would you be available to start a new role? What are your preferred email address, contact number, and a convenient time to connect? What is your current full address and ZIP code? What are your pay expectations?

Work Location:

In person