Procurement Manager

The Procurement Contract Manager acts as the lead and point of escalation for Customer Energy Management contracts, ensuring best contracting practices and compliance with corporate policies. This role involves leadership responsibilities, as well as oversight of complex and critical categories of goods and services. Tasks include analysis, development, negotiation, administration of contracts, dispute resolution, and monitoring compliance. The position requires collaboration with internal customers, procurement functions, and client suppliers to align with business needs and priorities while upholding safety compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement contracting process for Customer Energy Management.
• Ensure contracts adhere to best practices and corporate policies.
• Maintain contract oversight for complex and critical categories of goods and services.
• Analyze, develop, negotiate, and administer contracts.
• Resolve disputes and monitor compliance with contract terms.
• Drive negotiation strategy with internal customers.
• Foster coordination with other procurement functions.
• Maintain professional relationships with client suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Customer Energy Management team and contract owners.
• Promote and support a culture of total safety.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations.
• Commit to conducting business honestly and ethically.

• Contract management, redlining, and contract review expertise.
• 10 years of experience in Procurement, Contract Management, or related fields.
• Experience with customer energy and service contracts.
• Experience with legislatively mandated energy savings.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting concepts and commercial law.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risk.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex topics effectively to broad audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, supply management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with eProcurement Source-to-Pay tools, especially Ariba.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management tools.
• Understanding of procurement governance, processes, and policies.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Previous people management or coaching experience is a plus.
• Experience in a regulated industry is desirable.

Hybrid work environment with a mix of remote and in-office work. The role requires collaboration across various teams and levels of management, utilizing modern office technologies and software tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bothell, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bothell,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $45 - $55