Manager, Procurement & Contracts Management

The Manager, Procurement and Contracts (Manager) provides functional and team leadership

for the administration of the Procurement and Contracts function at KETTLER. The Manager will

ensure that all required contract documentation is secured in the on-boarding of vendors. The

Manager supports Accounting and Legal with the establishment and completion of the contract

process, exercising discretion and independent judgment in the process. This role is also closely

integrated with procurement procedures and is responsible for supporting the bidding and

tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads the negotiation of company contracts; serve as liaison between vendor legal counsel and
  
  

KETTLER legal counsel during contract negotiations; review and analyze proposed contract terms

and seek appropriate internal business or legal approval; assist in resolving contract conflicts

• Manages the contract and consulting agreement process with potential vendors and ensure
  
  

contract 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 track
  
  

status for current contracts, insurance expiration, etc. and generate as-needed reports for

management

• 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, including
  
  

facilitating invitations to bid and vendor communications and inquiries, receive, confirm and

organize proposals for RFP and participate in bid selection process and manage contract

award/non-award process

• Leads a team of Contract Administrators with daily and longer-term management of
  
  

tasks and goals

• Responsible for all aspects of people management to include professional development, hiring
  
  

and 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, or
  
  

Another 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