Contracting Agent - 3

The resource will be responsible for supporting staff within the Supply Operations team. Manages and executes daily procurement transactional activities (e.g., Release, Purchase Orders, other type of Agreements for materials and services), and resolves invoicing and billing issues if they arise.

* Create, negotiate, and execute Purchase Orders, Releases, Amendments, Assignments, and other types of low to moderate value/risk contracts primarily for services and some materials using Company systems and approved templates/procedures

* SAP Ariba Sourcing Software and SAP Ariba Contracts Contract Management Software experience is highly desirable

* Manage the setup and maintenance of new suppliers.

* Provides assistance to clients through ongoing contact in proper contract management and administration principles.

* Works closely with internal support organizations including Law Department, Accounts Payable, and Risk Management * Resolves conflict between suppliers and company.

* Ensures continuous improvement in procurement operational processes, process simplification and compliance using tracking spreadsheets for documentation purposes

* Maintains records to demonstrate that proper protocol was followed in the contracting processes and in the implementation of the supplier relationship

* Ensures optimal usage of all Purchase to Pay tools

* Resolve Purchase Order and invoicing issues as they arise

* Maintains emphasis on contribution to the Supplier Diversity Diverse Business Enterprises (DBE) goals. * Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with teams and suppliers to reduce overall costs.

* Perform other Supply Management duties & tasks as assigned.

Qualification:

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, English, Computer Science, Economics, or other related field and 5 - 8 years supply management experience. A Master's Degree in Business Administration, or other advanced academic degrees or training is highly desirable. A valid California driver's license is required. Typically requires materials and/or services purchasing experiences or 2 - 4 years of experience in specific service and/ or material expertise. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation or similar professional certification in Supply Management is desirable.

* Knowledge and application of contracting and supply management principles.

* Working knowledge of contract management and/or accounting systems.

* Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel applications.

* Communicates clearly, seeks input from others, presents information in a clear, logical, structured way, and written communications are clear and concise.

* Anticipates and identifies customer needs, is responsive to internal and external customers, looks for ways to improve customer satisfaction.

* Contributes significantly to the accomplishment of the team's goals and objectives, values the contributions of others, encourages the participation of everyone on the team, actively seeks and incorporates the input of others.

* Gathers relevant information systematically. Broadly defines issues, considering a wide range of factors. Grasps the complexities and interrelationships of issues.

* Displays personal integrity in all communications, decisions, and actions.

* Is action oriented, drives for results. Sets high standard of performance for self and others. Integrates efforts across organizational lines.