Senior Contract Administrator
Job ID
129591
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Nuclear
Pay Rate
$72
- $80 an hour
Location
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Contract Administrator for a contract opportunity located in Bellevue, WA.
OVERVIEW:
Our client is seeking a Contractor to provide the following services:
The Senior Contract Administrator reports directly to the Procurement Manager to perform duties including sourcing, evaluating, price reasonableness, negotiating, subcontract administration, and closeouts. This position will also be responsible for supporting the development of new suppliers. This position contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with supplier sourcing, pricing, evaluating, negotiating, performance and delivery of equipment, materials, completion of services and/or construction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, consultants, management and colleagues in a professional, and proactive manner. The Senior Contract Administrator collaborates with the larger Supply Management, project teams and other support functions to coordinate the review of client contracts and provides negotiation support when required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the contractor must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the contractor has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
OVERVIEW:
Our client is seeking a Contractor to provide the following services:
The Senior Contract Administrator reports directly to the Procurement Manager to perform duties including sourcing, evaluating, price reasonableness, negotiating, subcontract administration, and closeouts. This position will also be responsible for supporting the development of new suppliers. This position contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with supplier sourcing, pricing, evaluating, negotiating, performance and delivery of equipment, materials, completion of services and/or construction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, consultants, management and colleagues in a professional, and proactive manner. The Senior Contract Administrator collaborates with the larger Supply Management, project teams and other support functions to coordinate the review of client contracts and provides negotiation support when required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Initiate and manage complex subcontracts from pre-award to post award with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost and schedule.
- Prepare and manage activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Express of Interests (EOI).
- Perform cost and price analyses.
- Draft procurement summaries/basis for awards.
- Review Statement(s) of Work(s) to ensure the requested work to be performed is clearly written for potential suppliers and there’s no ambiguity.
- Establishing and maintaining internal/external customer and supplier relationships.
- Perform market research to identify potential sources for competitive bidding.
- Negotiate pricing and other terms and conditions with potential suppliers.
- Issue subcontracts or other forms of agreements to suppliers.
- Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Verify receipt of items or completion of services and resolve shipment errors with suppliers.
- Approve payment for goods and services by reviewing invoices, subcontracts, and working with project teams to ensure all deliverables and goods and services have been performed and received.
- Maintain complete and accurate procurement files and records.
- Performs subcontract closeouts in a timely manner.
- Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related degree program
- A minimum of 6 (six) years’ experience in Purchasing, Procurement, and/or Subcontract/Contract Management
- Experience executing subcontracts in accordance with FAR and/or 2 CFR 200 Procurement Standards
- Experience handling export-controlled information
- Ability to perform job duties with little to no supervision
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a sizable workload
- Nuclear industry experience
- Technical background
- Experience implementing successful interface, contracting and/or procurement strategies
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills
- The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the contractor must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the contractor has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
- Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
- Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
- Repetitive work: Prolonged
- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
- Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
- Travel required: 0-5%
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.