Contract Administrator I
Essential duties and
Responsibilities:
Apply standards and processes consistently with minimal supervision. Perform duties with strict adherence to Kinder Morgan s Corporate Policy and core values. Demonstrate an understanding of the vendor base and how it is used. Attend Procurement related meetings and events. Participate in the development of standard operating procedures with minimal supervision. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Procurement policies and procedures. Approve and develop bid lists and perform comparative analysis on vendor data to ensure quality, price, delivery and service. Maintain necessary data in Contract Management Systems, and resolve discrepancies related within ERP reports, MA 64 Cost Variance reports, spend and purchase order reports. Demonstrate problem solving skills. Apply basic supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and recommend new and revised contract policies to ensure best practices are being implemented. Negotiate contract terms and conditions language and strategic pricing for services with minimal supervision. Play key role in negotiations and identify negotiating behaviors and tactics. Possess knowledge of contractual templates. Demonstrate influencing styles in different situations in order to achieve positive results in negotiations. Execute agreements with minimal supervision. Utilize standard contractual templates and documentation for contracts with minimal supervision. Demonstrate an understanding of insurance requirements based on the hiring manager's scope of work and per the Risk Management group. Assist contractors with KM insurance requirements. Place service orders through alliances/pricing agreements, service agreements, and/or the bidding process. Apply a basic understanding of the legal playbook. Ensure timely execution of contracts. Issue, upload, and maintain contracts, contract renewals, amendments, work directives and other Procurement related documents per policy and procedure. Execute work directives against agreements with minimal supervision. Ensure work directives and agreements have adequate Scopes of Work. Understand KM risks within business units and apply basic risk management techniques with minimal supervision. Adhere to Procurement SOX controls. Elevate legal issues to management, then Legal department in a clear and concise format. Use standard contractual provisions to mitigate business and timing risks with minimal supervision. Recognize gray areas in contract language and choose an appropriate course of action utilizing the Legal Department if necessary. Obtain an understanding of Kinder Morgan guidelines and how to apply throughout Procurement processes. Research key risks and timing issues for the service being ordered to develop a clear negotiating strategy. Understand and apply Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to discuss with vendors. Recommend KPI, operational agreements aligned with customer expectations with minimal supervision. Apply knowledge about vendor capabilities. Communicate effectively with Project Management, Procurement Legal, Risk Management, Operations, Vendors, AP, Vendor Maintenance, ERP and CMS support to resolve internal and external issues and provide support. Assist internal and external customers with meeting objective of cost control, quality and schedule while maintaining a positive working relationship. Review requests for services from vendors. Develop bid lists/packages for services with minimal supervision. Evaluate and analyze vendor quotations to ensure quality, price, delivery and service, with minimal supervision from Procurement Management or Senior level CA. Provide recommendations to project managers of vendor selection based on the information obtained through the evaluation of vendor quotations and the comparative analysis. Notify successful and unsuccessful parties and finalize the agreement to award the contract.
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
Education:
A Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related discipline is preferred. Experience / specific knowledge:
2-3 years experience in Contract Management, Purchasing, Financial, or related field preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Power Point. Knowledge of SharePoint, ERP and Contract Management/Purchasing Systems for Procurement. Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers. Competencies, skills, and abilities:
Must be self-directed, take initiative, and be an out-of-the-box thinker. Must be able to perform essential functions of the job. Must be able to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks, sometimes with strict deadlines. Take direction from Procurement Management or Senior level peers. Must be detail-oriented. Must have strong communication (written and verbal), organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with levels of management and employees in corporate, regional and field offices with tact, courtesy and professionalism. Work effectively across Business Units. Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance. Follow company policies and procedures. Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public. Working conditions:
Travel may be required across a broad geographic region, as determined by Hiring Manager. Job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets. May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours. May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed. Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
Participation in industry conferences and supply chain certifications. Possess an understanding of how Kinder Morgan businesses and shared service departments perform and operate as a whole. Experience with Upside and ERP applications. Job level commensurate with experience and skill set.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Apply standards and processes consistently with minimal supervision. Perform duties with strict adherence to Kinder Morgan s Corporate Policy and core values. Demonstrate an understanding of the vendor base and how it is used. Attend Procurement related meetings and events. Participate in the development of standard operating procedures with minimal supervision. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Procurement policies and procedures. Approve and develop bid lists and perform comparative analysis on vendor data to ensure quality, price, delivery and service. Maintain necessary data in Contract Management Systems, and resolve discrepancies related within ERP reports, MA 64 Cost Variance reports, spend and purchase order reports. Demonstrate problem solving skills. Apply basic supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and recommend new and revised contract policies to ensure best practices are being implemented. Negotiate contract terms and conditions language and strategic pricing for services with minimal supervision. Play key role in negotiations and identify negotiating behaviors and tactics. Possess knowledge of contractual templates. Demonstrate influencing styles in different situations in order to achieve positive results in negotiations. Execute agreements with minimal supervision. Utilize standard contractual templates and documentation for contracts with minimal supervision. Demonstrate an understanding of insurance requirements based on the hiring manager's scope of work and per the Risk Management group. Assist contractors with KM insurance requirements. Place service orders through alliances/pricing agreements, service agreements, and/or the bidding process. Apply a basic understanding of the legal playbook. Ensure timely execution of contracts. Issue, upload, and maintain contracts, contract renewals, amendments, work directives and other Procurement related documents per policy and procedure. Execute work directives against agreements with minimal supervision. Ensure work directives and agreements have adequate Scopes of Work. Understand KM risks within business units and apply basic risk management techniques with minimal supervision. Adhere to Procurement SOX controls. Elevate legal issues to management, then Legal department in a clear and concise format. Use standard contractual provisions to mitigate business and timing risks with minimal supervision. Recognize gray areas in contract language and choose an appropriate course of action utilizing the Legal Department if necessary. Obtain an understanding of Kinder Morgan guidelines and how to apply throughout Procurement processes. Research key risks and timing issues for the service being ordered to develop a clear negotiating strategy. Understand and apply Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to discuss with vendors. Recommend KPI, operational agreements aligned with customer expectations with minimal supervision. Apply knowledge about vendor capabilities. Communicate effectively with Project Management, Procurement Legal, Risk Management, Operations, Vendors, AP, Vendor Maintenance, ERP and CMS support to resolve internal and external issues and provide support. Assist internal and external customers with meeting objective of cost control, quality and schedule while maintaining a positive working relationship. Review requests for services from vendors. Develop bid lists/packages for services with minimal supervision. Evaluate and analyze vendor quotations to ensure quality, price, delivery and service, with minimal supervision from Procurement Management or Senior level CA. Provide recommendations to project managers of vendor selection based on the information obtained through the evaluation of vendor quotations and the comparative analysis. Notify successful and unsuccessful parties and finalize the agreement to award the contract.
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
Education:
A Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related discipline is preferred. Experience / specific knowledge:
2-3 years experience in Contract Management, Purchasing, Financial, or related field preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Power Point. Knowledge of SharePoint, ERP and Contract Management/Purchasing Systems for Procurement. Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers. Competencies, skills, and abilities:
Must be self-directed, take initiative, and be an out-of-the-box thinker. Must be able to perform essential functions of the job. Must be able to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks, sometimes with strict deadlines. Take direction from Procurement Management or Senior level peers. Must be detail-oriented. Must have strong communication (written and verbal), organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with levels of management and employees in corporate, regional and field offices with tact, courtesy and professionalism. Work effectively across Business Units. Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance. Follow company policies and procedures. Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public. Working conditions:
Travel may be required across a broad geographic region, as determined by Hiring Manager. Job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets. May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours. May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed. Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
Participation in industry conferences and supply chain certifications. Possess an understanding of how Kinder Morgan businesses and shared service departments perform and operate as a whole. Experience with Upside and ERP applications. Job level commensurate with experience and skill set.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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