Contract Negotiator

3 weeks ago

Spokane, Washington, United States Avista Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to join our team at Avista. The successful candidate will be responsible for the formation and execution of contracts for business needs, including professional services, construction services, purchase agreements, leases, data and security.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement contracting strategies to meet business objectives.
  • Collaborate with the legal department and internal business/technical units to develop statements of work and competitively bid, negotiate and execute agreements.
  • Ensure appropriate contract terms and conditions are in place to protect the financial and commercial interests of the company.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements and internal controls.
  • Build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, including business/technical units, consultants and suppliers to assure cost, quality, and service levels goals are met.
  • Provide knowledge transfer, training and expertise to various business units on contracting practices and procurement.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Marketing preferred.
  • 3 years related purchasing or contract administration experience.
  • Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and applicable contract law with a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) desired.
  • Broad knowledge of contracting and purchasing strategies and principles for a wide range of services and moderately complex materials desirable.
  • Good understanding of UCC and contract law elements.
  • Work assignments require general knowledge of the electric and natural gas industries, construction contracting, communications, and/or computer-based services.
  • Experience involving negotiation, purchasing, inventory management, contract administration, mediation, arbitration, and contract claim resolution desirable.
  • Ability to manage multiple parallel contracting activities involving complexity and risk.
What We Offer

Avista offers a comprehensive total rewards program, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. We are committed to offering a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer.

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