What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing/Contract Professional position at KellyMitchell Group?
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Purchasing/Contract Professional to join their team! This position is located in Richardson, Texas.
Duties:
- Negotiate terms and conditions for wireline facility agreements with utilities, municipalities, private landowners, carriers, and government entities
- Draft, review, and revise standard contract provisions for conduit acquisitions, dark fiber leases, master pole and conduit agreements, conduit swaps, joint builds, railroad agreements, private easements, and more
- Secure and manage contracts of varied scope and complexity that allow company to utilize major rights of way for the installation and protection of fiber network rights
- Manage, coordinate, and negotiate conduit/fiber agreements; rail crossing and railroad longitudinal right-of-way agreements, private easements, and license agreements for company's fiber optic network projects
- Manage the structure access request process under the Telecom Act, facilitating leasing arrangements for CLECs to access space on poles or within underground conduits owned by ILECs, power companies, or similar agencies
- Research company rights and negotiate standard form reimbursement agreements with private companies, and Local, State, and Federal agencies related to facility relocations
- Manage existing agreements, bonds, certificates of insurance, and letters of credit, including agreement renewals, term enforcement, and payment authorizations
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 3 years of relevant work experience
- 2 years of negotiation and contract management experience within a related industry
- Experience with or knowledge of land contracts, including leases, private easements, surface use agreements, and relocation agreements related to right-of-way acquisition and use
- Familiarity with the full land acquisition process
- Ability to understand complex business plans and negotiate contract terms that align with company objectives
- Capable of performing responsibilities with moderate supervision as part of a highly technical team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience creating and delivering presentations to corporate stakeholders
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to manage competing opinions and priorities
- Ability to analyze competitor agreements and negotiate equitable terms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and Adobe Professional
- Willingness to learn new software and systems as needed
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K offered
$31.61 - $45.15 (est. hourly rate)
Salary : $32 - $45
