Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator
Oakland, CA
6+ Months
Pay: $50 per hour, W 2 

Top 3 qualifications: contract management, business acumen, communication skills.

Top skillset will be systems & data management, negotiation support, attention to detail.

ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND GO. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND ON-SITE DAYS FOR TRAINING AND PERIODIC CHECK-INS PER MANAGER DISCRETION. CALLS AND MEETINGS VIA MS TEAMS.

Support 4 to 8 Category Leaders across assigned Strategic Sourcing categories by coordinating contract execution, amendments, renewals, supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, reporting, and contract lifecycle activities. Responsible for maintaining contract data integrity, facilitating governance requirements, and ensuring timely execution of supplier agreements in support of ***'s procurement and business objectives.
Contract Lifecycle Management:
Coordinate preparation, review, execution, and storage of supplier contracts, amendments, renewals, statements of work, and termination agreements.
Facilitate contract routing and approvals through established governance processes.
Maintain contract records within approved contract management and procurement systems.
Monitor contract expiration dates, renewal requirements, notice periods, and key milestones.
Support contract closeout activities and documentation retention requirements
Strategic Sourcing Support:
Partner with multiple Category Leaders to support sourcing events and contract implementation activities.
Coordinate contract development activities resulting from competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
Assist with contract templates, standard terms and conditions, and approved commercial language.
Track sourcing and contracting milestones to support category work plans and project schedules.
Support supplier onboarding and contract activation activities.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure contracts comply with *** procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, and governance standards.
Verify completion of required supplier risk, insurance, safety, and compliance documentation.
Coordinate with Legal and Risk Management teams to resolve contractual issues and exceptions.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing contract documentation and supporting records.
Identify and escalate potential contract compliance concerns to Category Leaders.
Systems, Reporting & Data Management
Maintain accurate contract and supplier information in SAP, Ariba, and other procurement systems.
Generate reports on contract status, renewals, execution timelines, and sourcing pipeline activities.
Monitor contract administration metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure contract metadata and documentation are complete and up to date.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
2+ years of construction contract negotiations and administration experience
Understanding of construction terminology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting strategic sourcing or procurement organizations
Experience with SAP/Ariba, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, or similar procurement platforms
Knowledge of utility industry procurement and contracting practices
Bachelor's degree in construction management or business administration or equivalent work experience