Senior Contract Administrator

Our client is seeking a Contractor to provide the following services as a Senior Contract Administrator. The Senior Contract Administrator will report directly to the Procurement Manager to perform duties including sourcing, evaluating, price reasonableness, negotiating, subcontract administration, and closeouts. This position will also be responsible for supporting the development of new suppliers.

This position contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with supplier sourcing, pricing, evaluating, negotiating, performance and delivery of equipment, materials, completion of services and/or construction.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, consultants, management and colleagues in a professional, and proactive manner. The Senior Contract Administrator collaborates with the larger Supply Management, project teams and other support functions to coordinate the review of client contracts and provides negotiation support when required.

Tasks:

• Initiate and manage complex subcontracts from pre-award to post award with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost and schedule.
• Prepare and manage activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Express of Interests (EOI).
• Perform cost and price analyses.
• Draft procurement summaries/basis for awards.
• Review Statements of Works to ensure the requested work to be performed is clearly written for potential suppliers and there's no ambiguity.
• Establishing and maintaining internal/external customer and supplier relationships.
• Perform market research to identify potential sources for competitive bidding.
• Negotiate pricing and other terms and conditions with potential suppliers.
• Issue subcontracts or other forms of agreements to suppliers.
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Verify receipt of items or completion of services and resolve shipment errors with suppliers.
• Approve payment for goods and services by reviewing invoices, subcontracts, and working with project teams to ensure all deliverables and goods and services have been performed and received.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement files and records.
• Performs subcontract closeouts in a timely manner.
• Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience executing subcontracts in accordance with FAR and/or 2 CFR 200. Procurement Standards is required.
• Experience handling export-controlled information is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Subcontract/Contract Management is required.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related degree program.
• Ability to perform job duties with little to no supervision.
• Experience working in a fast-past environment and sizable workload.
• Nuclear industry experience is preferred.
• Technical background is a plus.
• Experience implementing successful interface, contracting and/or procurement strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Is proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Benefits: Bee Talent Solutions offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional details regarding eligibility and plan offerings will be provided during the interview and onboarding process.

Pre-Employment Screening: As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.