Contract Specialist - Rosemead, United States - Aptara

Aptara
Aptara
Verified Company
Rosemead, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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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:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location:
On the road

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