Sr. Contract Specialist

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Sr. Contract Specialist for a contract opening with one of our largest clients!

This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 ONLY, NO visa sponsorship or C2C eligibility for this position. The details are below.

Job Title: Sr. Contract Specialist

Contract: 12 Months

Location: Tampa, FL

Job/Role Description:

• Conducts pre-procurement planning to identify the best method(s) for contracting engineered equipment, engineering and construction contracts, required to satisfy project requirements, while safeguarding corporate interests.
• Assist and advise the project team during the preparation of technical specifications and/or scopes of work by performing reviews and assistance in support of development of such technical specifications and/or scopes of work.
• Assist and advise the project management team in areas of contractual risk.
• Prepare appropriate contract pro-formas (including general terms and conditions and commercial terms) for bid solicitation.
• Knowledgeable of local, regional or national business trends, risk assumption and management issues, and applicable regulatory and legal constraints and requirements.
• Develops and maintains supplier relations and works with the Supplier Diversity team to successfully include minority business opportunities in purchasing.
• Lead the bid evaluation process coordinating the commercial evaluation with the technical evaluation. Leads the contract formation/negotiation process in conjunction with business lead, legal, risk, regulatory and other internal stakeholders. Prepare the award recommendation and formalize final agreements and coordinate proper execution.
• Provide contract administration support during contractor s performance including negotiating change orders, claims and disputes resolution, review invoices for compliance with contract terms, monitor for compliance with contractor lien laws and prepare contract close-out documents.
• Function as the team liaison with the Legal and Risk Management departments.
• Along with the project team, perform due diligence of potential new contractors confirming the technical and commercial where-with-all to take on and successfully complete contract requirements.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of federal, state and local agency laws, regulations and ordinances that pertain to procurement practices.
• Lead/participates in cross-functional project teams to identify and recommend improvement solutions to issues relative to supply chain.
• Seeks continuous improvement in productivity and reduction in procurement costs through advanced procurement methods, programs, processes and continued education.
• Provides training to procurement team members as needed.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Preferred: Working knowledge in an ERP or SAP environment.
• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum six years direct work experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position related to construction, project engineering, contract management, project management and quantity survey experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all of the primary duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated advanced competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to respond to change in a productive manner and effectively execute other tasks assigned.
• Travel may be required to Company locations throughout Florida, or to vendor locations in North America, in support of procurement functions.

How to Apply: send resume and contact information to Nick Gleason, Sourcing Specialist, at ngleason@strategicstaff.com .

The S3 Difference :

The global mission of S3 is to build trusting relationships and deliver solutions that positively impact our customers, our consultants, and our communities. The four pillars of our company are to:

• Set the bar high for what a company should do
• Create jobs
• Offer people an opportunity to succeed and change their station in life
• Improve the communities where we live and work through volunteering and charitable giving

As an S3 employee, you're eligible for a full benefits package that may include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation Package
• Life & Disability Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job ID: JOB-236313
Publish Date: 08 Aug 2024