Contract Specialist
Company: American Water
Location: Belleville
Posted on: June 15, 2022
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Job Description:
/Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is
vital to our culture and the way we do business. Creating an
environment where differences are embraced and where every person
feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more
successful./ With a history dating back to 1886, American Water
(NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S.
publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company
employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide
regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services
to an estimated 14 million people in 25 states. American Water
provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our
customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information,
visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook
and LinkedIn. / PLEASE NOTE: In order for American Water to
evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe
operating practices, all employees are required to report their
vaccination status./ Primary Role The Contract Specialist position
manages projects' services and goods while continuously identifying
and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership.
Activities include participating in cross functional project teams
and executing sourcing strategies. Key Accountabilities * Prepare,
assist and develop bid packages, statement of work documents, and
requests (RFP/RFI) according to specifications and business
requirements. Develop and execute sourcing strategies from project
identification through close-out including alternative sourcing
options. * Establish and maintain productive relationships with
Engineering Center of Excellence and Operations management *
Support business with all commercial needs including dispute
resolution and contract interpretation. * Analyze project specific
detail on relevant costs related to projects such as labor,
material, equipment, and overheads to facilitate sourcing
decisions. * Build and maintain Supplier/Contractor relationships
with the objective of reducing total costs, increasing
productivity, and eliminating * inefficiencies in the supply chain.
* Measure compliance to and effectiveness of unit-cost and other
framework agreements * Support Company risk management objectives
in areas such as safety insurance requirements, and supplier depth.
* Support Supplier Diversity strategies * Identify and recommend
sustainability options to the business Knowledge/Skills *
Analytical problem solving skills to produce best product/service
at lowest total cost of ownership within required time frames. *
Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues
and risk management issues with continuous improvement mindset. *
Knowledge of sourcing strategies, and methodologies related to
service and construction procurement. * Ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in written presentation form. * Ability
work in a collaborative team environment within Supply Chain and
stakeholders. * Knowledge of SAP (Preferred) * Extensive knowledge
and experience in Microsoft Office Products * Knowledge and ability
to utilize e procurement tools effectively * Individual Contributor
Experience/Education * Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain,
Finance, Engineering or related disciplines or equivalent
combination of education and experience. * CPSM (Certified
Professional in Supply Management) or CPM (Certified Purchasing
Manager) a plus * Minimum 4 years' total work experience. Minimum 2
years' experience in procurement or in category management * Valid
driver's license required Travel Requirements * Travel Required
10-20% Work Environment Indoor Office Environment Competencies
Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer
obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning * Join American Water...We
Keep Life Flowing*--- * American Water is firmly committed to Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment
discrimination for employees and applicants* *based on his or her
age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, religion, marital status,
citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability,
protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and
local laws.*
Keywords: American Water, Belleville , Contract Specialist, Professions , Belleville, Illinois
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