Contract Administrator

THIS IS NOT OPEN FOR C2C Position Summary: The Contract Administrator is responsible for the solicitation, negotiation, and management of contracts for acquiring materials, equipment, and critical services to ensure the best overall value for internal customers. This role oversees the acquisition of project materials and labor needs as assigned by the Manager and is responsible for bidding, negotiating, contracting, and managing acquisition projects of moderate complexity. Core Responsibilities: Sourcing and Contracting: Executes sourcing functions to support power generation safety, operations, engineering, construction, and maintenance activities. Manages bidding, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance feedback, ensuring quality and cost control while mitigating risks. Cross-functional Leadership: Leads cross-functional teams to support moderate to complex projects, including developing contracting strategies, project plans, and managing contract performance. Negotiation and Risk Management: Develops negotiation strategies for moderate to complex contracts. Partners with the Legal Department to mitigate risks and negotiate effectively with sophisticated, national, and international counterparties. Stakeholder Collaboration: Establishes strong relationships with internal stakeholders, building a solid understanding of strategic business directions, requirements, and priorities across suppliers and spend categories. Drafting and Contract Management: Drafts, negotiates, and edits various service, material, and equipment contracts, including master agreements, NDAs, and information technology protection agreements. Supplier Development and Compliance: Develops alternate sources of supply where competition is not prevalent and identifies opportunities for Diverse (VBE/WBE/MBE) suppliers. Ensures compliance with company policies and maintains accurate, auditable records. Market Analysis and Planning: Conducts market analysis/benchmarking and monitors volatility in capital equipment, commodities, and specialized labor to strategically plan purchases and secure competitive pricing. Inventory and Supplier Performance: Collaborates with Analysts and Warehouse Personnel to meet inventory management goals and designs performance monitoring reports for ongoing supplier oversight. Customer Support and Continuous Improvement: Assists internal customers with ORACLE processing issues and supports Accounts Payable with invoice resolution. Drives continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and internal customers. Additional Duties: Performs other duties and assignments as directed by the Manager. Educational Experience: A Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three years of sourcing experience, with utility-related products or services preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are required. Special Qualifications: Utility-related experience is preferred. Must possess strong analysis and negotiation skills and certification in purchasing/supply chain (C.P.M., C.P.S.M., etc.) is highly desirable. Must be adaptable and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Outgoing and personable, with excellent financial analysis skills and the ability to identify, assess, and solve problems tactically and strategically. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and proficiency in modern office software (Excel, Word, etc.). Must be action-oriented, service-minded, and customer-focused, with an understanding of utilities and sourcing terminology. A valid driver’s license is required.