Contract Manager I for Indirect Procurement

Education and Experience Requirements

Job Description

1. In accordance with approved business strategies prepare assigned letters of intent agreements and related contractual documents and negotiate contractual commitments as directed with the customer and/or supplier or serve as a member of a negotiating team when assigned.
2. Serve as a consultant to management and internal/external customers and/or suppliers on matters pertaining to policies plans and objectives related to contracts and assist as directed in the development of strategies and of the resulting agreements special considerations schedule requirements etc.
3. Initiate and manage the preparation of documents necessary to fulfill contract requirements. Analyze customer and/or supplier company requirements for contract amendments responses to internal/external customer and/or supplier identified issues and similar items. .
4. Develop implement and maintain controls to anticipate/identify and monitor contractual performance and ensure accuracy and completeness of all work-products related to contract performance.
5. Maintain continuous surveillance of status and progress of the contract and potential areas of difficulty; recommend corrective actions to be taken to ensure conformance with contract obligations.
6. Proactively ensure that agreements and related documents are performed by appropriate personnel within the company and within the established operating schedules government regulations and company policies and objectives.
7. Interact in a timely manner with internal/external customers suppliers and their applicable representatives to identify recommend and implement solutions for potential contractual issues and requirements. .
8. Provide subject-matter expertise and assistance to prepare documentation and checklists and coordinate with internal/external customers and outside parties (e.g. attorneys escrow agents and financing companies) as necessary. .
9. Ensure internal/external customer and/or supplier satisfaction with the contracting process contract performance and delivery.
10. Proactively assist in developing and implementing new/improving existing policies and practices to address changing internal and external contracting requirements.

1. Ensure departmental maintenance of accurate computer generated records and preparation of various reports as required. .
2. Provide technical leadership and training to other department employees and other organizations. .

1. Must have a thorough knowledge of applicable regulations.
2. Must have basic negotiating skills.
3. Working knowledge of contracts pricing and finance. .
4. Where applicable ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
5. Strong leadership team skills and problem solving ability required.
6. Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Must a high level of proven computer literacy.