Nuclear Contracts Specialist — Procurement & Negotiation

Kiewit; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Life insurance

Retirement with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry level Contract Specialist to support our Nuclear market. You will manage the full life cycle of procuring materials, equipment and services for projects—from RFPs through delivery and closeout—and act as the main liaison with suppliers and project teams.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, evaluating vendors, and coordinating with buyers, engineers and logistics to ensure on-time, cost-effective procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in contracts and supply chain functions.
• Experience with RFP processes, contract development/negotiation and procurement execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases for contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and negotiate terms and conditions of supplier contracts.
• Manage supplier contracts and relationships to meet standards and client requirements.
• Research and evaluate suppliers on price, quality, service and reliability.
• Prepare RFPs and evaluate vendor proposals to meet budget and schedule.
• Assist in developing procurement templates and leverage vendors for savings.
• Coordinate with staff and vendors to address defective goods and resolve issues.
• Monitor shipments with logistics to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays.
• Negotiate high-risk contracts for multiple projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an entry level Contract Specialist to support our Nuclear market. You will manage the full life cycle of procuring materials, equipment and services for projects—from RFPs through delivery and closeout—and act as the main liaison with suppliers and project teams.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, evaluating vendors, and coordinating with buyers, engineers and logistics to ensure on-time, cost-effective procurement.