Contracts Manager

This is a REMOTE role for now, with the potential to have a site based role in Princeton, NJ in the future. The role has the opprotunity to become permanent.

HOURS/SHIFT: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Correct Job Title - Lead Contract Support

RESPONSIBILITIES:

i. Raising purchase orders, service orders and invoices

ii. Vendor management and approving of invoices

iii. Timesheets and annual leave coordination for the team

iv. Monitoring the helpdesk incoming tickets and ensuring that tickets are up to date

v. Compiling internal and client facing reports

vi. Reviewing and updating financial reports and MI

vii. First point of contact for the client, vendors and engineer

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university required. Minimum of four years of related experience and/or training. Working experience with business law, contracting principles and practices, and general and industry specific regulatory and compliance requirements. C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues. Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of contracts database systems, software, modules, etc. The purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate the fulfillment of the organization’s contract requirements. Reviews, interprets and analyzes contract and service agreements to ensure the terms comply with legal, guidelines, contracting principles, cost constraints as well as with corporate and client procedures. Responds to customer inquires pertaining to modifications of existing contracts and to facilitate all phases of contract management. Prepares and evaluates proposals for new or continuation of existing contracts and makes award recommendations. Negotiates and interprets contracts, and monitors fulfillment of contractual obligations Analyzes amendments to existing contracts or requests for extensions. Provides recommendations of approval or alternation solutions to senior management. Interfaces with the Accounting Department on invoicing and insurance issues. Accountable for administration and execution of Supplier Performance Management Program. Other duties may be assigned. Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values. Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $50 - $0