Contract Specialist I III New Orleans, LA
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
The Contracts Specialist utilizes and applies significant supply chain and contracting knowledge and experience to contract for complex services with variable scopes of work across a diverse portfolio of Information Technology (IT) sub-categories and business functions including Hardware Information Security IT Professional Services Software Telecom and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The role is responsible for developing leading and negotiating complex IT contracting strategies recognizing and integrating relevant market conditions for. Key interfaces for this position are internal business customers and business units such as Information Technology Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Tax Finance Risk Management Safety Human Resources and Legal and external suppliers.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety/Human Performance:
Actively promote strong safety behaviors and ensure the team always puts safety first.
Utilize key tools programs and proactive field visits to assure standards and behaviors.
Monitor and influence suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns.
Incident Response:
Perform storm role duties as assigned through the Storm Assignment Management System (SAMS) and/or the nuclear Emergency Response Organization (ERO).
Work Processes:
Apply the principles and practices of plan strategize source and perform to each request.
Pre-award contract development and post-award contract administration; create and lead the RFx bid process; develop negotiation strategies optimal pricing methodology establish KPIs when appropriate and warranty protection.
Perform detailed market and financial analyses to determine potential business risk associated with a supplier or contract; coordinate with Credit Risk as required.
Identify and evaluate new and current sources of supply including diverse suppliers to ensure the most competitive and advantageous offering to Entergy is achieved.
Work with Legal Tax and Risk Management to ensure any deviations from standard contract language are within Entergys Legal and Risk tolerance levels.
At times process Purchase Orders and complete other works assignments as necessary to ensure the success of the Procurement organization.
Value Creation:
Deliver and document savings to Entergy through competitive bidding direct negotiations cost avoidance etc.
Partnership/Relationships:
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure SUPPLY CHAIN is addressing contractual needs pro-actively and in the most beneficial way for Entergy.
Work with stakeholders to analyze and develop company position on claims and disputes.
Establish/maintain relationships with suppliers/partners based on the ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and Entergys supply chain Polices.
Process and Reporting Compliance:
Ensure all requirements for savings local-owned businesses spend document retention bidding contractor safety and other areas of compliance are met.
Communications:
Maintain open communications between stakeholders and within supply chain to ensure that prompt thorough accurate pertinent and complete information is provided.
Professional
Skillful application of project management principles to ensure systematic thorough completion of each assignment identifying critical pathways and risks to delivery.
Skillful application of commercial skills and financial acumen understanding the key business drivers and impact to Entergy on outcomes.
Skillful application of data analysis methods/techniques to provide detailed reports and insights; propose conclusions use data trends and present in meaningful ways.
Ability to coach other supply chain personnel in technical tools and techniques.
Skillful at internal and external stakeholder communications; operates independently with stakeholders; apply influencing skills to develop best outcomes for Entergy.
Skillful at building relationships and networks with all stakeholders; including with suppliers.
Strong understanding of the management of change in post-award contract management.
Strong understanding of how to effectively manage the costs of the business.
Strong communication skills in presenting concise/relevant information to stakeholders.
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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 2
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements - Education/Experience:
Contract Specialist I: Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Accounting Engineering or other related discipline OR in lieu of a degree minimum 4 years of supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience
Contract Specialist II: Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Accounting Engineering or other related discipline and minimum 2 years of combined supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree minimum 6 years of supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience
Contract Specialist III: Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Accounting Engineering or other related discipline and minimum 5 years of combined supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree minimum 9 years of supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience
Senior Contracts Specialist: Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Accounting Engineering or other related discipline and minimum 9 years of combined supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree minimum 13 years of supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience
Preferred Education/Experience:
Prior IT contracting experience in support of the energy industry
supply chain Certification from an industry accreditation organization such as CPSM APICS etc.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Technical
Advanced understanding of customer business drivers objectives budgets needs and plans and key interfaces inside and outside supply chain.
Skillful application of commercial management processes (plan strategy source and perform); including local-owned businesses spend safety metrics and tools.
Skillful application of market intelligence to assess supply market status and evolution.
Skillful in developing contract strategies incorporating relevant market conditions based on customer objectives; including multi-contracting strategies with contractual responsibilities and liabilities allocated between each contract.
Skillful in building negotiation strategies and leading negotiations for moderate to complex IT commercial contracts with minimal support.
Skillful application of pre-award and post-award contract management processes including ability to identify and mitigate contractual risks to Entergy.
Skillful in building draft and final IT agreements with a range of compensation vehicles (e.g. lump sum unit rates time and materials).
Understands the criteria required to create an IT contract at the local regional or enterprise level one-off applications or master agreement.
Advanced knowledge of business and supply chain operations within Entergy; including how Entergy buys and pays (HEBAP); advanced understanding of supply chain systems and processes
Ability to engage with suppliers and facilitate other relevant parties to resolve obligation gaps and identify and make recommendations on legal issues.
Proficient at supplier performance management.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- IVR
- SOAP
- Avaya
- Solaris
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Database Design
- Hibernate
- ITIL
- Weblogic
- Express.js
- Contracts
- ASP
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