Manager, Procurement & Contracts Management

Overview

The Manager, Procurement and Contracts (Manager) provides functional and team leadershipfor the administration of the Procurement and Contracts function at KETTLER. The Manager willensure that all required contract documentation is secured in the on-boarding of vendors. TheManager supports Accounting and Legal with the establishment and completion of the contractprocess, exercising discretion and independent judgment in the process. This role is also closelyintegrated with procurement procedures and is responsible for supporting the bidding andtendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads the negotiation of company contracts; serve as liaison between vendor legal counsel andKETTLER legal counsel during contract negotiations; review and analyze proposed contract termsand seek appropriate internal business or legal approval; assist in resolving contract conflicts• Manages the contract and consulting agreement process with potential vendors and ensurecontract is appropriate for ongoing vendor relationship• Collaborate with applicable team members on contract details• Ensure on-going vendor relationships comply with policy and requirements• Track in-process contracts through the signature cycle to completion• Organize and, maintain Approved Vendor List• Support the maintenance and process improvement of contract management system to trackstatus for current contracts, insurance expiration, etc. and generate as-needed reports formanagement• Work conjointly with Accounting department to maintain required vendor documentation• Along with the Vice President, Procurement & Contracts Management, leads the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, includingfacilitating invitations to bid and vendor communications and inquiries, receive, confirm andorganize proposals for RFP and participate in bid selection process and manage contractaward/non-award process• Leads a team of Contract Administrators with daily and longer-term management oftasks and goals• Responsible for all aspects of people management to include professional development, hiringand other employment related decisions to include the formal discipline process if necessary• Perform with a high level of organizational and interpersonal skills• Perform contract/project closing activities

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Contracts, Procurement or Sourcing role, oranother business support function is required• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience• A bachelors degree in a related business discipline is required• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)• Excellent analytical and time-management skills• Strict adherence to company guidelines, compliance laws, and legal requirements• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management• Solid verbal and written communication skills• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently