Senior Contract Administrator

Our partner, a leading steel manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join their team in Pueblo, Colorado. This is a long-term (2+ years) contract assignment with an industry leading company on a high profile capital project.

SUMMARY:
This position will plan and execute all aspects of purchasing from pre-bid to close out in support of an approximately $500 million capital investment project.
DUTIES:
• Plans, executes, and follows up across all life phases of the contract ( from pre-bid to closeout)
• Works closely with corporate counsel and senior management and technical teams to develop contracts that minimize project and corporate risk
• Identifies and provides leadership in the evaluation and qualification of vendors for materials and equipment, subcontractors, and professional service providers
• Gathers and maintains market information on cost and availability of materials to surface potential availability problems and implements appropriate contingency plans
• Manages contracts for materials and goods
• Coordinates activities of personnel engaged in buying and/or estimating materials, equipment, contract and professional services
• Maintains records of goods ordered and received and deviations from contractual terms
• Prepares and issues or receives and manages all contract-related formal communications with vendors / suppliers
• Provides recommendations to the Project team to resolve grievances, and claims
• Ensures purchase orders or contractor claims and contracts conform to company policy and contractual terms
• Oversees the development and review of all procurement analytics and reporting (such as financial projections, expediting action plans, delivery schedules and project purchasing reporting)

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree
• 10 years of experience in the contracts management role on projects larger than $100M
• Effective at negotiation and conflict resolution
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) with general knowledge of database utilization. Oracle experience is a plus
• Certified Purchasing Manager preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

For more information, or to apply, contact Alicia Schmidt at Alicia.schmidt@trsstaffing.com


BENEFITS OFFERED
10 company paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Educational Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K Matching
Vacation Time