Contract Administrator - B

at Spectraforce Technologies Inc. in Highland ParkLake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist/Contract Administrator - B
Location: Lake Forest, IL 60045
Duration: 3 Months

Details:
As an Indirect Procurement Specialist (Contractor title: Contract Administrator), you are the interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders. In addition, this role manages Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work and RFXs in support of supplier Identification and selection. Furthermore, this role has delegated authority to work with suppliers to find cost savings in partnership with suppliers and internal customers. In summary, this position is expected to be a key link among site procurement teams, divisional category procurement organization, and corporate procurement category managers.

What You'll Work On
* Maintain good relations with internal and external customers by ensuring professional behavior and by processing their inquiries in a timely manner
* Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels
* Act as primary point of contact for buyers, end users and suppliers
* Develop business relationship with suppliers to preserve Abbott's good business reputation while still obtaining competitive prices
* Lead resolution on issues and invoice error
* PO change management and communicate trends of changes
* Resolves complaints and disputes between requestors, purchasing, receiving, vendors, and any other applicable stakeholders.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelors Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees
* 4-6 years of or Procurement experience

Preferred Qualifications:
* Given a corporate contract template, extensive experience with negotiating and writing contracts, statements of work and confidentiality agreements
* Strong experience in finding cost savings
* Experience with SAP Ariba and/or Coupa procurement platforms is a plus
* Technology or Facilities Sourcing Experience
* CPM certification desired
* Procurement skills including contracting, negotiations, and supplier relationship management. Experience managing and acting to achieve KPIs such as savings target, cycle time reductions
* Ability to identify a problem, work with extended team to frame it, determine root cause, drive to potential solutions, and build and present a business case
* Strong people skills and stong problem solving skills
* Skilled in spreadsheet programs
* Good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.