Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE'sSafety & Corporate Shared Services team is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenSenior Procurement Contract Managerposition!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.This is a hybrid role and you are required to reside and work in Washington state.
Job Description
The person in this role will advise and support various business units at PSE in contract administration and compliance consistent with corporate risk management and corporate policies. Maintains contract oversight for highly complex/critical categories of goods and/or services. They are responsible for the negotiation, execution and administration of complex unique contracts, namely for goods and/or services such as IT or construction and maintenance activities required to support Gas and Electric Transmission, Distribution, Energy Production and Energy Storage infrastructure and other program work. Reviews documentation to ensure compliance with contracting processes and standards. Drives key terms awareness and operationalization of contracts, working with Procurement Operations function as appropriate. Assignments involve a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements, requiring considerations not previously encountered. This position manages ongoing contract matters while maintaining positive, professional relationships with PSE's suppliers and other PSE departments. Represents PSE at various stakeholder meetings. Holds delegation of authority from PSE's Officer team such that individuals in this category have authority to negotiate and execute agreements.
Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.
Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
Job Responsibilities
Contract Administration & Management:
Work with various cross-functional business teams
Draft, redline and execute contracts for the purchase of materials and/or services
Provide highly complex/critical interpretation, review and management of contractual agreements and associated internal or external correspondence/documentation
Negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions to obtain the best possible outcome for PSE
Serve as contact point with Legal and Risk functions
Store and manage executed contracts in central contract repository
Contract Operationalization:
Work with Operational Buyers to drive awareness and operationalization of Contracts
Develop contract monitoring and management plan, work with Operational Buyers on execution
Serve as contact point with Operational Buyers for ongoing contract execution and monitoring of contract compliance
Issue Resolution Management:
Assist Supplier Management in the highly complex/critical resolution of contract discrepancies with suppliers and affected internal customers
Facilitate timely resolution of contractual and performance issues to minimize impact of disruptions to internal customers
Support communication and resolutions of any issues related to contract compliance
Contract Lifecycle Management:
Facilitate and execute highly complex/critical changes to active contracts, including amendments, renewals, termination, extensions, etc., as needed
Manage notifications for contract renewals or expiration
Ensure communication of contract amendments to all internal sta