Contracting Agent

Pay Rate $65.00 - $70.45/hr

Location San Diego, CA - Hybrid - Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Duration: 2 year assignment

Hours 8am-5pm

The resource will be responsible for supporting staff within the Supply Operations team. Manages and executes daily procurement transactional activities (e.g., Release, Purchase Orders, other type of Agreements for materials and services), and resolves invoicing and billing issues if they arise.

• Create, negotiate, and execute Purchase Orders, Releases, Amendments, Assignments, and other types of contracts
• Utilize Company systems and approved templates/procedures for contract management
• Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing Software and SAP Ariba Contracts Contract Management Software is highly desirable
• Manage setup and maintenance of new suppliers
• Provide assistance to clients in contract management and administration principles
• Collaborate with internal support organizations including Law Department, Accounts Payable, and Risk Management
• Resolve conflict between suppliers and company
• Ensure continuous improvement in procurement operational processes
• Maintain documentation using tracking spreadsheets
• Demonstrate proper protocol in contracting processes and supplier relationship implementation
• Optimize usage of Purchase to Pay tools
• Resolve Purchase Order and invoicing issues
• Maintain focus on contributing to Supplier Diversity Diverse Business Enterprises (DBE) goals
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with teams and suppliers to reduce overall costs
• Perform other Supply Management duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, English, Computer Science, Economics, or related field
• 5-8 years of supply management experience
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or other advanced academic degrees or training highly desirable
• Valid California driver's license required
• Experience in materials and/or services purchasing
• Successful completion of purchases over $1,000,000 and/or 2-4 years of experience in specific service and/or material expertise
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation or similar professional certification in Supply Management desirable
• Knowledge and application of contracting and supply management principles
• Working knowledge of contract management and/or accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel applications
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to seek input from others and present information clearly and logically
• Anticipation and identification of customer needs, with a focus on improving customer satisfaction
• Contribution to team goals and objectives, valuing the contributions of others and actively seeking their input
• Systematic gathering of relevant information and consideration of a wide range of factors
• Display of personal integrity in all communications, decisions, and actions
• Action-oriented mindset, driving for results and setting high standards of performance for self and others
• Integration of efforts across organizational lines for optimal outcomes

Benefits:

•  Health insurance
•  Health savings account
•  Dental insurance
•  Vision insurance
•  Flexible spending accounts
•  Life insurance
•  Retirement plan
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.