What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at Madison Approach?
We are currently looking for a Contract Specialist for our client, a utilities provider located in White Plains. This is a 12-month contract assignment.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7.5 hour work day with .5 hour unpaid lunch
Pay Rate: $40-50/hr DOE
Job Functions & Responsibilities
- Perform QA/QC on memorandums and proposals
- Support Requests for Proposals (RFP) including coordinating meetings, commenting on Scope of Work SOW, checking RFP packages
- Creating and verifying purchase requisitions in SAP
- Communicating with various stakeholders in Operations, Procurement, and Legal
- Reviewing, interpreting, and researching contract terms and conditions
- Monitoring contract expirations
- Learning and implementing new software for contract processes and management
- Developing contracting mechanisms and strategies
- Developing efficient processes and procedures to reduce cycle time
Skills Requirements:
- Highly capable in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Proficient or able to quickly learn MS 365 tools (SharePoint List, Power Automate)
- Knowledge of or able to quickly learn SAP ERP
- Highly attentive to detail
- Highly capable in navigating complex policies and creating processes & procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree Required preferably in Engineering
- 1-5years experience in procurement, contract management and/or project management
- Experience in standardization of process & procedures preferred
- * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
Salary : $40 - $50
