Contracts Agent I, II, Sr
GRADE LEVEL: Exempt 4-6
JOB SUMMARY
This position will provide daily contracting and sourcing support (request for proposal, negotiations, contract development, risk mitigation, tracking, analysis) to meet SNC's sourcing and procurement needs for services, equipment, and materials. This position will also work closely with our category managers and provide transactional support for category management strategies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Law, Finance, or Engineering preferred
Formal education in contract language or supply chain management is highly preferred
Experience
Experience in procurement or contracts preferred
Maximo and GEP experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills
Contract law and drafting
Legal and commercial negotiations
Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
Customer focused with ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, suppliers, contractors and other key stakeholders
Effectively handle tight deadlines, large workloads, and multiple projects with positive enthusiasm
Superior written and oral communication, to successfully negotiate contract terms and write such contracts in a clear, logical and concise manner
Excellent organizational skills are required to plan and manage assigned workload and customer expectations effectively to meet internal business unit requirements
Ability to think strategically and apply broad seasoned judgment to decisions
Analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively work and participate in cross-functional and cross-company teams at all levels in the organization
Ability to understand and interpret Technical Specifications and Scopes of Work.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include the daily support of all sourcing & contracting activities "from cradle to grave," including advising customers on Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, lead pre-bid meetings, review of offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations, risk assessment, preparing contract documents and agreements; assists in contract administration, incorporation of changes, expediting & follow-up, disposition of claims, and contract closeout.
Expectations include outstanding oral and written communications with ability to excel in high- level communications with Management at multiple levels
Ensure compliance with SNC and SCM procedures and goals.
Ensure departmental compliance with all policies and guidelines.
Serve in on-call duty rotation for SNC SCM contracts team.
Develop the sourcing strategy for low to high-risk services and major equipment purchases in support of the operation and maintenance of the nuclear plants.
Manage relationships with the company's vendors and ensure efficient and transparent contracting and negotiation process to reduce costs, improve commercial terms and reduce duplication of efforts.
Work cross functionally to improve and streamline processes.
Ensure that overall risk is properly controlled and mitigated.
Develop a detailed knowledge of the Southern Company and Operating Company procurement policies/procedures and have the capability to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Expected to build and maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of essential legal provisions, contract common law, contract formation issues, remedies, liquidated damages, litigation avoidance, and dispute resolution.
Ensure all required terms and conditions are included in procurement documents and work with legal, risk management and financial services (accounting) to resolve contractor exceptions and issues in a timely manner.
Ability or potential to draft contract language, including special conditions for complex, non-standard purchases.
Review Scopes of Work and Technical Specifications with ability to provide feedback when necessary.
Identify and evaluate new sources of supply, domestic and globally, when necessary to meet customer needs, including performing market research and analysis.
Ability to build and maintain a fundamental to proficient knowledge of our contracting systems utilized in daily support.
Be adept at conflict resolution and display the ability to engage and fix identified issues in a timely manner.
Maintain the primary interface with contractors in an ethical and respectful manner while protecting the company's interests.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Southern Company's Our Values of safety first, intentional inclusion, acting with trust, and superior performance
Self-motivated
Customer focused
Strong work ethic
Exhibits a strong sense of urgency
Promotes teamwork
Practices ethical behavior
Displays creativity, initiative, and flexibility
Learns from and utilizes experience
Southern Nuclear is a leader among the nation's nuclear energy operators, running six - soon to be eight - units for Alabama Power and Georgia Power. For more than 40 years, the company has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, creating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses.
SNC prioritizes the health and safety of the public and its employees above all else, operating its facilities safely, reliably and affordably for customers and communities while using innovative technologies and practices that enhance performance. This work is enabled by the continuous development, leadership and skills of a high-performing workforce.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 4483
Job Category: Supply Chain
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
