Procurement Contracts Specialist in Allentown

Energy Jobline ZR; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Direct hire / contract to hire

Job summary

Allere Group, a woman-owned business, seeks a Procurement Contracts Specialist to manage a diverse range of procurements with an annual value up to $100 million. You will lead contract strategy, supplier management, and negotiations to achieve best value and on-time delivery.

The role requires market and financial analysis, collaboration with legal, and alignment with end-user requirements, in a hybrid setting based in Louisville, KY or Allentown, PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement models.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure Design-Build, construction services, engineered equipment, software, engineering services, commodities, and services on a best value basis.
• Determine contract models and strategies, manage contracts, and communicate with subject matter experts and managers.
• Develop supplier relationships, track supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and customers.
• Support complex capital projects by coordinating contracting strategy, resources, and performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supply chain knowledge

Project management

Education

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) or CPSM

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description AtALLERE GROUP,we pride ourselves in creating the perfect match for our candidates.We work tirelessly to build relationships with top companies across the nation, so we always have exciting opportunities for the right candidates.If you are excited about emerging technologies and would love to be a part of a progressive company, we want to talk to you! Job Title: ProcurementContracts SpecialistLocation:Hybrid (Louisville, KYor Allentown, Pa) Responsibilities The purpose of this job is to manage the supply chain for a wide variety of corporate requirements and issue contractual commitments with an estimated value of up to $100 million per year.

• Responsible for procuring various Design-Build, construction services, engineered equipment, software, engineering services, commodities, construction project resourcerequirements,and indirect services on a best evaluated total cost of ownership basis, and assuring quality and schedule compliance in accordance with the end user's requirements.
• This position determines contract models and strategies, determines services and material supply chain models, interfaces and communicates with technical subject matter experts and managers, manages inventory levels, administers contracts, conducts negotiations, performs market/price/financial analysis, develops supplier relationships, tracks and manages supplier performance, and drives continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and customers.

Experience

• Develop negotiation strategies and company positions on complex (multi-million dollar) contracts, work with Office of General Counsel to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection, and conduct negotiations to achieve the optimal business results for the company.
• Perform market analysis and financial analysis to determine business risk associated with a supplier or contract. Mitigate risk as necessary by using hedges for foreign currency, pursuing performance and payment bonds, or obtaining parental guarantees.
• Analyze and develop company position on claims and disputes and subsequently consult with senior management to resolve/negotiate claims and disputes associated with complex procurements.
• Manage the supply chain process from specification/definition of need through contract administration and investment recovery. Evaluate sources of supply and develop optimal pricing methodology, warranty, and product/service performance requirements. Determine and utilize the most strategic supply chain model to acquire the necessary products and services at the maximum level of savings.
• Identify new sources of supply and potentially acceptable new products/technologies. Establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Integrity and Supply Chain Policies.
• Support complex capital projects (such as software, Software as a Service,Hardware,or Services) by working with the project management team to develop the contracting strategy, project plan, identify required resources, acquire necessary products and services, and manage contract performance.
• Be the corporate expert for assigned category, and know the market drivers, supplier base, emerging technologies, regulatory factors, category spend by supplier, inventory, supplier, and fill rate performance. Exhibit ownership of the entire supply chain for assigned category from cradle to grave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
  Supply Chain and market knowledge of products, equipment, and services.
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M). or other Supply Chain Certification.
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement models.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
  

ALLERE GROUPis a proud woman-owned business (WBENC certified) and active supporters of numerous philanthropic,volunteer,and fundraising endeavors. ALLERE GROUPoffers direct hire, contract to hire, and statement of work placements. We offer access to employer healthcare benefits, and a 401k retirement plan.Allere Groupprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,state,or local laws.