Contract Specialist - Rosemead, United States - Aptara

Aptara

Verified Company

Rosemead, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Title:
Contract Specialist

Start:
ASAP

Duration: 9 Months of contract

Location:
Hybrid in Rosemead, CA

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Support development and optimization of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will lead/participate in Terms & Conditions negotiations, competitive solicitation, supplier selection, achievement of applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), contract negotiation and development.
Represent the Company as a primary contact in transactions involving the purchase, lease, or licensing of materials, supplies, equipment, services, and/or technology.
Participate in and may direct development, negotiation, and procurement of moderately complex purchase orders, change orders, requests for proposals, and contracts/agreements.
Negotiate Terms & Conditions and amendments to contracts/agreements as required.
Ensure achievement of the best value to the organization by coordinating the bid process and making recommendations for contract awards of moderate value.
May participate in or lead strategic sourcing studies, forecasts, and cost projections with moderate impact on business and operational strategy.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, as well as corporate managers, supervisory and nonsupervisory personnel.
Interpret contract provisions, resolves unusual or politically sensitive disputes, and resolves complicated invoice and payment issues.
Provide advice, solutions, and recommendations on decisions having moderate to major impact on the organization.
May make final decisions consistent with organizational authorization levels.
On occasion may provide functional direction to other agents.

Required Skills/Attributes:

Three years of experience in purchasing, contract management and/or negotiating contracts.

Desired Skills/Attributes:

Experience using SAP software in a purchasing environment, and utilizing Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and P2P modules.
Knowledge and decisionmaking experience of purchasing practices and policies, and knowledge of procurement contracts and standard terms and conditions.
Experience with industry best practices, standards, utility regulations, procedures and compliance as they relate to purchasing.
Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, and analyzing information and making strategic decisions regarding scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

- CPM, CPSM, CPCM, CCCM, and/or PMP certification(s)

Job Type:
Contract

Pay:
$32.17 per hour

Schedule: