Job Details

The Contract Administrator position requires knowledge of basic contracting functions. The Contract Administrator must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions for services to find the best opportunity for our client with respect to cost, quality, and schedule.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The job duties and responsibilities for the Contract Administrator include issuing contracts for the procurement of services, and negotiating agreements for services performed for the clients operations. The Contract Administrator must be familiar with basic contracting concepts and practices and procurement strategies. In addition, but not necessarily limited to, the Contract Administrator will be responsible for the following:

• Understanding standard terms and conditions in service agreements and how they protect the company from risks and liabilities with minimal supervision
• Applying standard processes while meeting business requirements in accordance with Procurement's policies and procedures with minimal supervision
• Applying knowledge of vendor capabilities while developing bid lists and bid packages for the purchase of services with minimal supervision
• Evaluating vendor proposals to ensure cost, quality, and schedule with minimal supervision
• Providing procurement customer recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative analysis
• Assisting internal and external customers with meeting objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships
• Ensuring all agreements and purchases are in compliance with all company policies and procedures and with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Following companies Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Familiar with industry related commodities
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal customers, as well as vendors
• Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills
• Able to work in a team and take direction from management or senior level peers
• Strong communication (written and oral) and organization skills
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees and the general public
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience with SharePoint, Contract Management and ERP systems

*Please note that assignment durations, pay rates, and job duties are subject to our Client's business needs and project requirements.

*We may use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.