Top 19 Contract specialist Jobs in Ankeny, Ia

Contract Manager
MidAmerican Energy Company —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
Associate, Network Contracting & Services (Central Region)
Oscar Health —Des Moines, IA
- $87,188 - $114,434 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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IT Contracting Officer - Des Moines, IA/Hybrid
Software Technology Inc —Des Moines, IA
- PRN
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Contracts Specialist
Estes Construction —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Business Administration
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Business Operations Coordinator (Remote)
SOLV Energy, LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $60,632.00 - $75,732.80 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Bid Coordinator
Trane Technologies —Grimes, IA
- $47,310 - $76,800 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Licensing & Compensation Specialist
Homesteaders Life Company —West Des Moines, IA
- $52,000 - $55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Grants & Finance Manager (Program Planner 3)
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Office
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Editorial Operations Specialist
Dotdash Meredith —Des Moines, IA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Contingent Labor Manager
Deloitte —Des Moines, IA
- 5 years
- Military
- Office
Senior Consultant, Vendor Management SOW (Contingent Workforce)
Deloitte —Des Moines, IA
- $76,600 - $141,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
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Real Estate and Compliance Manager
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY —Des Moines, IA
- Research
- Organizational skills
- SharePoint
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
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Contract Manager

MidAmerican Energy Company -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Supplier performance analysis
Contract documentation review
Communication with suppliers
Technology licensing
Contract review
Customer relationship building
Law
Contract law compliance support experience
Legal analysis
Team leadership
Program development
Spreadsheets
Bachelor's degree in law
Contract interpretation
Bachelor's degree in business
Legal risk management
Contract performance monitoring
Bachelor's degree in business administration
Change management
License agreement negotiation
Energy industry purchasing experience
Bachelor's degree
Decision making
Mentoring
Vendor relationship management
Developing new training programs
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Vendor contract management
Business Administration

Full Job Description

The procurement contract manager is responsible for the development and implementation of a robust contract creation process including negotiation, peer review, legal review, business unit review, document retention and reporting. This role is responsible to meet the operational and strategic contracting and procurement needs of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company and its affiliates. The contract manager will also develop and present training on the contracting process.

The procurement contract manager will also have other procurement responsibilities including completing assigned, high-visibility contract events, helping facilitate cross company aggregation efforts, assisting business unit customers in resolving contractual supplier issues, and other assigned special projects. This includes analysis of current contract terms conditions, supplier contract performance, contract negotiations and timely contract completion of contracting process and cycle.

This position will ensure value is being obtained from vendor contracts as assigned and that the completed contracts are negotiated to the fullest advantage given the company's size and bargaining position and use. This position will also ensure that risk exposure is minimized throughout the contract period.

Manage the review and approval of supply chain staff contracts by administering the peer review process. Create and manage a contract training program including the training of new procurement and contract specialists and periodic refresher sessions for new or updated contract processes. (30%)
Serve as the principal resource to lead, mentor, and improve the contract acumen and operational excellence of the department through development and enhancement of the contracting process including policies, and procedures, that support the supply chain, compliance, and risk mitigation needs of the company business units. Collaborate with legal in the development and maintenance of contract language. (25%)

Coordinate and/or lead assigned high-level contract events. Collaborate with business units to enhance the communication on expiring contracts and develop strategies focusing on setting strategy collaboratively with the business unit. (25%)

Coordinate the supplier contract management process with internal supply chain personnel, business units, and suppliers. Responsible for document storage, updating contract templates, communication on contract process changes and supplier performance concerns. (15%)

Communicate with senior management and business units to assure that commodity and service contracts are updated, improved and replaced as required. (5%)

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0%-5%)

Bachelor's degree in business administration, law or related field or equivalent experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Law background preferred.

Six years of related experience in procurement, including two years in a contract manager/leadership role.

Strong knowledge of basic contract legal terminology and negotiation tactics. Preference for knowledge in utility terms, technology contracts (software licensing, SaSS, etc.), material term standards and PII risk.

Strong influencing skills to negotiate and persuade; to sell and lead opinion and to effectively drive and manage change.

Advanced leadership skills to lead and guide individuals toward accomplishment of goals.

Well-developed critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, decision-making, and project management skills to optimize resources and achieve consistent, high quality results.
Strong knowledge of contracting methodologies, utility company assets, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.

Strong negotiation skills.

Software skills to create electronic spreadsheets, documents and databases.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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contract specialist jobs in ankeny, ia

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Contracts Specialist

Business Operations Coordinator (Remote)

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Grants & Finance Manager (Program Planner 3)

Editorial Operations Specialist

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