Contract Agent Iii-Iv/Senior Contract Agent

Contract Agent III/IV

• Responsible for the issuance, negotiation, award, administration and closeout out of General Service Agreements and their associated task release contracts and any non-GSA contracts for Plant Operations and Corporate services contracts.
• 2Responsible for tracking insurance certificates for all existing and new contractors.
• Responsible for analyzing service vendor qualifications and monitoring vendor performance.
• Assist in resolving any claims that may arise concerning vendor invoicing, performance or other issues.
• Promote sound contracting principles.
• Manage Request for Proposal and formal bid events for Plant Operations using department bidding tool.
• Promote fair, ethical and reasonable supply chain business principles.
• Review Contract Terms & recommend changes as needed to comply with changing legislation, regulatory requirements and any other business needs.
• Manage amendments of existing documents when language is modified.
• Be a Maximo expert for Contracts Module as well as Lawson Strategic Sourcing & Lawson PO20 & PO25 modules.

Job Duties:

• Review requests for master contracts and scopes of work for completeness, select reliable sources, request bids, conduct & manage pre-bid meetings, evaluate quotations, and recommend final award.
• Implement database management, supports qualification of contractors, and establishes/maintains effective communications with internal and external customers.
• Negotiate commercial requirements, terms and conditions, cost/risk avoidance, and pricing with contractors. Work closely with Associate Counsel to resolve any exceptions taking to corporate approved language.
• Perform contract administration, including modifications, performance evaluation, cost/schedule compliance, cost avoidance, and contract completion or termination.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform contract close out to include release of liens, warranty documentation, acceptance records, and other reconciliations
• Train plant operations personnel in procurement & planning functions (as needed) .
• Support management reporting (when necessary) .
• Maintain Safe work environment and attend safety training (as required).

Required Qualifications:

Contract Agent III

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in business or technology related field preferred

Experience: Six (6) years contracts and/or purchasing experience in utility, generation, transmission, distribution, services or related industry.

Equivalent Experience: Twelve (12) years contracts and/or purchasing experience in utility, generation, transmission, distribution, services or related industry; or two (2) years college plus ten (10) years contracting experience in the industry.

Specialized Skills: Interpreting contracts, negotiating, conflict resolution, good communication (written and oral), computer literate.

Licenses, Registrations, and/or Certifications: Certified Purchasing Manager Certification (CPM) or Certified Professional Supply Chain Manager Certification (CPSM) preferred.

Travel: 20%

Contract Agent IV

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business or technology related field Required

Experience: Eight (8) years contracts and/or purchasing experience in utility, generation, transmission, distribution, services or related industry.

Equivalent Experience: Sixteen (16) years contracts and/or purchasing experience in utility, generation, transmission, distribution, services or related industry; or two (2) years college plus fourteen (14) years contracting experience in the industry.

Specialized Skills: Interpreting contracts, negotiating, conflict resolution, good communication (written and oral), computer literate.

Licenses, Registrations, and/or Certifications: Certified Purchasing Manager Certification (CPM) or Certified Professional Supply Chain Manager Certification (CPSM) preferred.

Travel: 20

Senior Contract Agent

• Responsible for the issuance, negotiation, award, administration and closeout out of General Service Agreements and their associated task release contracts and any non-GSA contracts for Plant Operations and Corporate services contracts.
• Responsible for tracking insurance certificates for all existing and new contractors.
• Responsible for obtaining environmental, safety, technical & financial qualifications, analyzing specific service vendor qualifications and monitoring vendor performance.
• Assist in resolving any claims that may arise concerning vendor invoicing, performance or other issues.
• Promote sound contracting principles.
• Manage Request for Proposal and formal bid events for Plant Operations using department bidding tool
• Promote fair, ethical and reasonable supply chain business principles.
• Project an air of confidence when dealing with vendors and internal customers.
• Review Contract Terms, recommend changes as needed to comply with changing legislation, regulatory requirements and any other business needs and maintain contract language library electronically.
• Manage amendments of existing documents when language is modified.
• Be a Maximo expert for Contracts Module as well as Lawson Strategic Sourcing & Lawson PO20 & PO25 modules.
• Report on Contracts purchasing activity for department
• Possess good communication skills, display strong character & credibility, promote teamwork, possess productive work habits, display problem solving capabilities, display talent for managing relationships , knowledgeable of how to allocate resources, manage budgets.

Job Duties:

· Review requests for master contracts and scopes of work for completeness, select reliable sources, request bids, conduct & manage pre-bid meetings, evaluate quotations, and recommend final award.

· Implement database management, supports qualification of contractors, and establishes/maintains effective communications with internal and external customers.

· Negotiate commercial requirements, terms and conditions, cost/risk avoidance, and pricing with contractors. Work closely with Associate Counsel to resolve any exceptions taking to corporate approved language.

· Perform contract administration, including modifications, performance evaluation, cost/schedule compliance, cost avoidance, and contract completion or termination.

· Maintain knowledge of and comply with corporate policies and procedures.

· Perform contract close out to include release of liens, warranty documentation, drawings, inspection and acceptance records, and other reconciliations. .

· Represent Supply Chain in a professional manner & train plant operations personnel in procurement & planning functions.

· Support management reporting .

· Provide leadership and guidance to other Contract Agents within organization. .

· Maintain Safe work environment and conduct safety training (as required) .

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business or technology related field Required

Experience: Ten (10) years contracts and/or purchasing experience in utility, generation, transmission, distribution, services or related industry.

Equivalent Experience: Sixteen (16) years contracts and/or purchasing experience in utility, generation, transmission, distribution, services or related industry.

Specialized Skills: Interpreting contracts, negotiating, conflict resolution, good communication (written and oral), computer literate.

Licenses, Registrations, and/or Certifications: Certified Purchasing Manager Certification (CPM) or Certified Professional Supply Chain Manager Certification (CPSM) Required.

Valid driver's license that meets the insurance eligibility requirements under Oglethorpe Power's Driver Qualification Program

Travel: 20%