[ref. l10298424] Contract Administration Manager
Responsibilities: Administers and is accountable for the performance of contracts for all programs.
Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions.
Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements.Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours.
Initiates bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions.
Develops responses to requests for proposal (RFP) of difficult scope and complexity by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test, and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits complex proposals.
Negotiates contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies.Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within scope of responsibility. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy.
Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract.
Requirements:Bachelors degree (BS/BA/BBA) in Business or a related discipline (ex: Management, Economics, Finance, Operations/Industrial Engineering). Advanced degree (MBA/MS) is a plus and preferred.
7+ years of directly related contract administration, inside sales and/or supply chain experience3+ years in management and leadership of teams.
Manufacturing environment Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device, Electronics and/or General Industrial.
Ability to oversee multiple contracts at any given time.
Experience with pricing, proposals, logistics, and on time delivery