Corporate Procurement Contracts Analyst I

Zachry Group is looking for a highly capable contract analyst to advise our company on contracts. You will be interpreting contractual requirements, collaborating on contractual amendments with internal departments, and negotiating contract terms and conditions. They also support buying activities for more complex materials, equipment, and subcontracts.
Position Summary:
CORPORATE PROCUREMENT CONTRACT ANALYST I:
This position executes procurement support services for enterprise and asset management, cost tracking and related processes daily, covering equipment, materials, and services. Serves as a requisitioner, buyer, procurement, and cost-tracking support person for managers and support staff. Responsible for assisting in the resolution of procurement-related issues and opportunities.
Responsible for ad hoc reporting, procures materials, equipment, and services from approved vendors at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality and urgency of need.
Responsible for Enterprise related indirect procurement and sourcing. Interface will all facets of the business to include satellite offices. Responsible for supporting the home office by following SOP’s and Enterprise Procedures.
Responsibilities

• Conduct bidder conferences and coordinate discussions between bidders and technical personnel;
• Perform evaluation of proposals and conduct supplier negotiations;
• Participate in supplier and subcontractor kick-off meetings;
• Provide support to other procurement personnel as needed;
• Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with Zachry’s standard operating procedures;
• Develop performance-based scopes of work
• Examining and negotiating contract terms and conditions
• Write supplier recommendations that explain and support the source selection process and decision;
• Execution (purchase) of “Early Procurement” or pre-mobilization checklist
• Informing clients of any changes to the existing contracts
• Develop supplier lists and issue RFP packages, and RFP amendments accordingly, for various standard equipment, material and services at best value to Zachry;
• Support contract administration and subcontract management
• Manage work in fast-paced environment, focused on less complex and less technical items with opportunities towards more complex, higher profile items as experience is gained and progressively stronger skills are demonstrated;
• Coordinating and drafting contract provisions and amendments.
• Ensuring that the contract terms adhere to the legal guidelines, regulations, and standard operating procedures –
• Reviewing and identifying any errors in the contracts
• Negotiate award of contracts to suppliers
• Reviewing contracts to prevent potential disputes and financial risks.
• Understand terms and conditions and contract formation;
• Maintaining and updating a record of all contract files
• Lead in procurement execution for relatively standard sourcing events, commensurate with entry level/limited procurement experience, including:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction and essential project personnel.
• Assisting in drafting payment structures and reimbursement conditions
• Analyzing contract clauses, stipulations, obligations, and liabilities.
• Participate in supplier and subcontractor close-out meetings
• Scope and negotiate contract change orders and amendments
• Conduct research and develop sourcing strategies for assigned items;
• Reviewing supplier contract terms and conditions.
• Advising internal departments on innovative and cost-effective ways to comply with contractual obligations.
• Negotiating contract terms, payment structures, and reimbursement with other parties.
• Participate in weekly procurement meetings;
• Maintain knowledge of Oracle, PPMS, Dragnet and other job-specific IT support systems;
• Participation in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information (RFI’s)
• Analyzing contract clauses and liabilities

Zachry Group has an exciting new opportunity for Procurement Coordinators in San Antonio, Texas. This position is responsible for performing sourcing activities for both estimating support on projects in the Deal Development phase and procurement execution activities for projects in the award phase. Procurement Coordinators are assigned to sourcing events for standard and medium criticality materials, equipment, and subcontracts. They also support buying activities for more complex materials, equipment, and subcontracts.
Responsibilities
Requirements
This is an entry level position.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• College degree (Preferred but not required)
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office suite;
• Occasional travel may be required.

The following are core competencies desirable for this position:

• Strong language skills (written and oral);
• Possess strong computer skills, especially in Excel and Word;
• Interpret and communicate mathematical information
• Ability to thrive in a team working environment;
• Demonstrated business acumen;
• Possess excellent organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Procurement Contract Analyst I position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.
Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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