Sr. Contract Specialist - Hybrid Remote

Pay Grade: M09

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages and oversees all facets of a centralized contract management program in support of and accordance with established Hoosier Energy purchasing and contracting policies. Implements and oversees contract management processes used in forming, executing, and administering contracts consisting of RUS contracts, large dollar purchasing contracts, preferred supplier agreements, service agreements, maintenance agreements, consulting agreements, leases, software licenses (SAS and EULA’s) or hardware requiring CIP-013 compliance, monitors and maintains database of all known company contracts. Support Technology Governance Committee with vendor cyber risk assessments and provides a single point of contact for all CIP-13 contractual requirements and broader cyber security risks Compliance required of Hoosier vendors. Gathers and reports annual supplier spend along with providing trend analysis. Trains Purchasing Agents and delegates related purchase agreements to the Purchasing Agent for execution. Works with the Manager, Purchasing and Contracts to form strategic supply management strategies and serve as acting department manager in manager's absence. Supervises activities of Purchasing Analyst Administrator supporting Corporate Credit Card program, Vendor Record Management in Maximo, and Certificates of Insurance compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with suppliers, management, program and project managers, and attorneys to initiate, negotiate, execute and administer the types of contracts as stated above. Supervises activities of Purchasing Analyst Administrator and delegate assignments in managing the workload and getting assignments completed according to scheduled requirements.
• Works with department manager to develop purchasing and contracts department's strategic and tactical plans, goals and objectives, policies and procedure, and training. Assumes department manager responsibilities when department manager is absent. Assumes purchasing agent responsibilities when purchasing agents are absent.
• Participates in vendor assessment committees, providing subject matter expertise and assuring risks associated with purchases and contracts are properly addressed and mitigated.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply management or business minimum
• Graduate degree preferred, MBA a plus
• ISM or APICS certified a plus

Experience:

• 10 - 15 years plus of contract manager experience along with a background in supply management including purchasing, logistics and inventory management minimum

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines
• Demonstrated level of professionalism and positive attitude
• Ability to exercise flexibility to work effectively in a changing environment
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems at hand
• Contract writing, meeting facilitation, consensus building, project planning, coaching, training, and presentation

Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.