Senior Contract Administrator
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Job Location:
Grand Forks, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE
SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Contract Administrator in the Procurement Department at our headquarters in Grand Forks North Dakota.
This position negotiates and administers contractsand purchase ordersfor laborandmaterial bydeterminingwhattheCooperativeneeds who the qualifiedsuppliers are requesting proposals evaluatingproposals with project managerand then negotiating a contract with the most qualified and cost-effectivesupplier. TheSeniorContract Administratoris the procurement lead onthe majority ofcapitalprojectsand federally funded projectsand backup forsupply chain risk management.
The pay range for this position begins at $106594per year. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidates skills education and any previous relevant experience.
EssentialResponsibilities
- Negotiates and executesmaterialand labor contracts.
- Lead contracting for major capital projects and federally funded projects.
- Examine guidelines and provide process documentation on federally funded projects.
- Engagewiththeproject managertodeterminerequirementsspecificationsand/or scope of work. etc.
- Expand knowledge and understanding of whatis being requested.
- Develop a request forproposal.
- Identifyand search forqualifiedsuppliers.
- Submitrequestfor proposal tosuppliers.
- Conduct a pre-bid meeting or call ifrequired.
- Review proposals with theproject manager.
- Ensure that quotedlabor ormaterial meets specifications.
- Usebackground knowledge to negotiate acceptable contract terms with thesupplier.
- Work through all clarifications with theproject manager.
- Review attachments such as rates expenses etc.
- Review insurance certificates todetermineif they meetCooperativerequirements.
- Selectsupplierwith best value and abilities toperformcontract requirements.
- If required get signature approval perCooperativeauthority level.
- Issue contracts andpurchaseorders.
- Administers material and labor contracts.
- Monitor progress of contracts.
- Keep track of Requests for Information and Potential Change Orders.
- Assist with Project Management ensuring all documents drawings etc. have been provided as agreed upon.
- Conduct meetings/calls with thesupplierto address issues as needed.
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings/calls on the project as needed.
- Negotiate and process change orders/amendments asrequired.
- Ensure thattermsof the contracts have been satisfied.
- Close outpaperwork forcontractsif applicable.
- Engage in lessons learned meetings to better future contracts/projects.
- Assistwith invoice discrepancy and questions.
- Conductsupplierinterviews and meetings.
- Watch for newsuppliers that provide goods and/or services that would be beneficial toCooperative.
- Request customer referencesbiographiesand information onplants facilities and officesfromsuppliersas needed.
- Inform thesupplierofCooperativeprocurement procedures and appropriateCooperativecontact.
- Updatesupplierfile information.
- Meet withsuppliers onsite and at offsite conferencesin order tomaintaina professional relationship and keep up to date onsupplierofferings.
- Discuss potentialsuppliers with the project manager.
- Line up calls as needed.
- Assistwith coordination of procurement activitiesand other tasksasrequired.
Organizational Competencies
- Safety
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Reliability
Job Competencies
- Decision Quality
- Organizational Agility
- Problem Solving
- Standing Alone
- Planning
Goals and Objectives
An employee filling this role is expected to meet changing and unique goals and objectives asestablishedby their supervisor related to the broader area in which the employee is assigned.
Job Qualification Standards
Education and Training
- An undergraduate degree insupply chainbusiness accountingengineeringor a related field isrequired.
- Mustmaintaina valid drivers license.
Experience
- Minimumof8years of experiencewithsupply chaincontractsbusinesslawor related work.
Physical and Mental Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:While performing the duties of this position the incumbentis primarily required tosit stand walk stoopbendandfrequentlyutilizea keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand the ability to adjust focus.
Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position the incumbent willbe requiredto problem solve readwriteand analyze data work under schedules and deadline pressurepresent information to others work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.
Work Environment:While performing the duties of this position the employee is exposed to an office environmentindoors andwill travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.
Benefits
Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Pension plan
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays Vacation Sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
- Educational assistance
- Membership in select professional organizations
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Minnkota Power Cooperative exists for the sole purpose of meeting the electricity needs of rural member cooperatives in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, powering the region's homes, farms, schools and businesses.
