Brunel has an exciting opportunity long-term contract opportunity for a Junior Contracts Administrator with our client who is a leading mining and metals company in Miami, Arizona.
Administration of contracts for assigned capital projects from conception through execution and completion. Responsible for assisting with post contract administration of contract matters as assigned. Reports to the Manager Contracts.
Essential Functions
- Receives and reviews a wide variety of contract requests, and selects the most appropriate sourcing strategy based on the situation and the scope of work; may support one or more specialized areas requiring an increased depth of knowledge.
- Provides timely, accurate and cost effective contractual agreements to support company operations with an uninterrupted flow of materials and services.
- Reviews bid proposals from suppliers and recommends or enters into contracts to meet the desired scope of work.
- Maintains competitive pricing with an emphasis on cost reductions, quality, and supplier performance through competitive bid events, price negotiations, cost modeling, or other sourcing techniques.
- Identifies supplier performance issues, and works with multiple parties to resolve issues.
Job Scope Information
- Nature of Work - Works on complex issues and implements solutions based on management determination of strategy and assignment of responsibilities within their functional area.
- Level of Interaction - Often collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and may have some interaction with external colleagues.
- Autonomy/Decision making - Has moderate supervision and no latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact a department or individual work group.
- Budgetary responsibility – Has no budget responsibility
- Managerial responsibility - Manages a function or specific program(s) or project(s) but no people.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED and five (5) years experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering and three (3) years experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial contracts management
- Work involves frequent travel ie commuting to the site of work
- Proficient in the use of personal computers in a business environment: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, is essential
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large copper production and related facilities
- Prior EPCM experience preferred
- Working as a team member (Client, EPCM & Contractors)
Offer
- $450/day
- You will be eligible for benefits starting on your first day of employment. Benefits include medical, dental and vision, as well as 401K match.
- Must commute to and from site daily Monday – Friday.
Brunel is an EEO Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Brunel participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
