The American Heart Association (AHA) has a great opportunity for Contract Administrator/Buyer in our Procurement Department, to be based at our National Headquarters in Dallas, TX .
The Contract Administrator/Buyer will manage assigned procurement contract activity including those with moderate to high risk to business units. This position will interface with multiple levels of professionals in review and preparation of contract documents.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Review and process daily contract requests through the Ecteon contract management system; ensure terms and conditions are in compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies
- Be the point person as needed for communication with Legal, Finance and business teams for resolution of contract issues and requirements.
- Manage modifications and change orders in support of business unit requirements, as well as all other aspects of day-to-day subcontract administration
- Provide guidance to internal business teams and staff on procurement/legal policies and procedures; train and develop business unit staff to submit contract requests and required documentation
- In coordination with the Strategic Sourcing Manager, assist department project managers in the preparation of specifications, scopes of work for sourcing activities, including Requests for Proposal;
- Perform tasks with a high level of internal customer service to provide business units the proper guidance for procurement actions
- Manage supplier relationships conducting performance reviews
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Material Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
Skills/Experience:
- Professional certification such as C.P.M., CPSM, CPCM, CFCM or other affiliated certification is preferred.
- 5+ years’ demonstrated experience in contract administration, contract development/reviews, analysis and management, project management and supply management in a corporate environment.
- Requires knowledge and experience with contract policies and processes as well as assessment of required deviations from established norms.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Ability to quickly develop reports and other analysis tools to aide in decision making
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Experience with MS Office, JDEdwards, Sharepoint and contract management software.
- Knowledge of Government grants and contracts is a plus.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 2 2018
Active Until:
Aug 2 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit