Contracts Lead II

Job TitleContracts Lead IICompensation$65/hrLocationSpring, TX 77385Schedule5 & 2ScopeManages a portfolio of agreements and new requests, enabling the efficient and effective purchase of goods and services through the full Procure-to-Pay (PtP) process, with a focus on business value, on-time delivery, and cycle time.Works with moderate direction and possesses the skills and knowledge required for the position. This role may also be described as a Senior Procurement Associate, Senior Procurement Specialist, or Contracts Manager. In addition to Level I responsibilities, the Contracts Lead II may manage highly complex contracts or portfolios requiring deep business knowledge.Tasks and Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract pricing and terms and conditions directly with suppliers while partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Seek the lowest total system cost while appropriately mitigating supply, commercial, and legal risks.
• Execute Procure-to-Pay processes in full compliance with the Sourcing and Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs.
• Fully leverage procurement processes, systems, and tools to select the most effective procurement method.
• Maintain an assigned agreement portfolio, including scope updates, pricing, exhibits, and amendments.
• Ensure contract compliance and utilization.
• Monitor supplier performance and troubleshoot performance, contractual, and transactional issues.
• Improve the transactional efficiency of agreements by effectively leveraging procurement systems.
• Identify business value, cost-saving opportunities, and other improvements within the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to meet business-line expectations.
• Recommend and implement fit-for-risk process improvements.
• Influence the development of category strategies and implement strategic and commercial guidance.
• Share portfolio-specific market intelligence with Category Networks.

Skills and QualificationsBehavioral Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Applies learning
• Communicates effectively
• Creates business value
• Competes effectively in the marketplace
• Makes sound decisions

Functional Skills

• Procure-to-Pay knowledge
• Procurement system utilization and efficiency
• Total system cost analysis
• Controls mindset
• Application of business and procurement technical knowledge
• Service excellence
• Contract development
• Contract management
• Negotiation and influencing
• Supplier and stakeholder relationship management

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