Contracts
Lead Level II, also known as a Procurement Officer, is responsible within the
Procurement organization for developing, executing and stewarding goods/
services contracts relevant to the client’s needs.
Responsibilities
· Develop and manage a portfolio of contracts in full compliance with the corporate controls culture.
· Support the development of local content plans and identify future commercial opportunities for inclusion
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors for escalation and resolution of contract issues
· Amend existing contracts for changing business needs (scope updates, pricing, Exhibits, etc.)
· Identify continuous commercial and operational improvement opportunities within the portfolio over time
Requirements
· Minimum BSc in a Business Field or BSc in Engineering (or equivalent)
· Contracting experience of between 7-15 years (flexible) is desired
· Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, can multi-task
· Experience in / familiarity with all aspects of the contract process; from need identification to invoice payment
· Ability to work with different commodities handling multiple vendors and contracts
· Understanding of Procurement contract life cycle / total system cost analysis
· Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
· SAP Experience preferred (not required)
· Effective internal and external negotiation, advocacy and influencing skills
· Good communication skills
· Skilled in use of Microsoft Office suite of programs