Contract Administrator II or Sr

2 weeks ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States LG&E and KU Services Company Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Administrator II or Sr to join our team at LG&E and KU Services Company. This role will be responsible for the solicitation, negotiation, and management of contracts for the acquisition of materials, equipment, and critical services on behalf of internal customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute sourcing functions in support of power generation safety, operations, engineering, construction, and maintenance activities within the fleet.
  • Through bidding, selecting, negotiating, and contracting with approved suppliers, responsibilities include measurement and feedback of safety performance, risk mitigation and management, costs, and quality control.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in support of moderate to complex projects by developing the contracting strategy, project plan, and management of contract performance.
  • Develop negotiation strategies on moderate to complex contracts, partner with the company's Legal Department to optimize appropriate levels of risk mitigation, and conduct negotiations with sophisticated (national and international) counterparties.
  • Establish strong relationships with internal business stakeholders, build a strong understanding of strategic business direction, requirements, and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories.
  • Draft, negotiate, and edit a variety of service, material, and equipment contracts, master agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and information technology protection agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with and maintain accurate and auditable records in accordance with company policies and best practices.
  • Work to develop and certify alternate sources of supply in areas where competition is not prevalent.
  • Locate and provide opportunities to Diverse (VBE/WBE/MBE) suppliers.
  • Identify, negotiate, and track cost savings that can be captured or reallocated within the business.
  • Collaborate with business units to redefine and converge material/technical standards in an effort to lower costs.
  • Develop, implement, and manage robust market analysis/benchmarking processes and monitor market volatility of capital equipment, commodities, such as steel, fuels, chemicals, etc., as well as specialized and craft labor to strategically plan purchases and ensure competitive pricing.
  • Interface with Analysts and Warehouse Personnel to ensure inventory management goals are met.
  • Design strategic supplier performance monitoring reports and oversee ongoing performance monitoring of suppliers/contractors.
  • Advise and assist internal customers on ORACLE processing issues.
  • Assist Accounts Payable with invoice resolution.
  • Drive continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and internal customers.
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree plus minimum three years of sourcing experience, with utility-related products or services preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience on a year-for-year basis, is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Utility-related experience is preferred.
  • Must be adaptable and have the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analysis and negotiation skills; certification in purchasing/supply chain (C.P.M., C.P.S.M., etc.); ability to identify, assess, and solve problems of both tactical and strategic nature.
  • Outgoing and personable; analytical; comfortable with high levels of ambiguity; excellent financial analysis skills; good communicator (written, oral, listening), proficient with modern office software (Excel, Word, etc.), learns quickly, action-oriented, able to think strategically, strong negotiating skills; experienced team leader and facilitator.
  • A bachelor's degree in a business, legal, and/or engineering field is preferred.
Work Environment

Normal office environment. Infrequent overnight travel may be required.

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