Location: White Plains,NY, USA
Position: Procurement/Contract Specialist
Location: White Plains, NY 10601
Duration: 12+ months contract with possibility of extension
Job Details:
Project Overview
This role will support the Senior Manager of Vendor Contracts within Operations. The Vendor Contracts team helps the Operations group manage their various contracts with consultants and contractors. The team functions as liaisons to the Procurement department, and works with various stakeholders to keep projects moving.
Job Functions & Responsibilities
Perform QA/QC on memorandums and proposals * Support Requests for Proposals ﴾RFP﴿ including coordinating meetings, commenting on Scope of Work ﴾SOW﴿, checking RFP packages * Creating and verifying purchase requisitions in SAP * Communicating with various stakeholders in Operations, Procurement, and Legal * Reviewing, interpreting, and researching contract terms and conditions * Monitoring contract expirations * Learning and implementing new software for contract processes and management * Developing contracting mechanisms and strategies * Developing efficient processes and procedures to reduce cycle time.
SkillsRequirements:
* Highly capable in Microsoft Office Suite ﴾Outlook Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams﴿ * Proficient or able to quickly learn MS 365 tools ﴾SharePoint List, Power Automate﴿ * Knowledge of or able to quickly learn SAP ERP * Highly attentive to detail * Highly capable in navigating complex policies and creating processes & procedures * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education & Certifications
Education * Bachelor's Degree Required preferably in Engineering * 1-5years experience in procurement, contract management and/or project management * Experience in standardization of process & procedures preferred * Project Management Professional ﴾PMP﴿ certification is a plus