SCPFO Procurement Consultant

Job Summary :

Serves as the subject matter expert in the development and administration of commercial contracts associated with the procurement of labor, service, material, and equipment needs supporting business unit functions. This role will primarily focus on contracts associated with projects involving federal grant awards. Understands key business interests of client and third parties in the development and writing of the business deal. Applies negotiation techniques and methods to sourcing and contracting objectives. Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and other areas that support over-arching category management strategies. Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower-level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks :

• Assists in the creation and administration of commercial contracts. Serves as the group SME for contracts involving federal government grant awards. Serves as the group SME for contracts involving federal government grant awards. Executes sourcing strategies based on category manager guidance and leading practices
• Supports and collaborates actively with client’s teams responsible for projects associated with government grants. This position will be the primary liaison between the grants and procurement teams for contract creation and administration.
• Assists Category Managers with category strategy development. Leverages market, supplier, and and spend analyses to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations (e.g. RFXs). Coordinates and leads cross-functional category teams during sourcing events.
• Performs any required contract administration work related to a sourcing event. Develops negotiating strategy and leads negotiations.
• Writes the summary and details for basic to moderately complex contracts, including pricing, business requirements, performance criteria, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations. Establishes effective relationships with business partners and suppliers to support category strategies.
• Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies.
• Coordinates with key suppliers and business partners on the delivery of high-value manufactured equipment and materials, including any transportation and storage requirements.
• Manages contract compliance and administration for high-value manufactured equipment and materials including economic price adjustments, replacement programs, and credit programs. Leverages contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value.

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