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Contracting Agent

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TPS Group LLC

Contracting Agent

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
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  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    CONTRACTING AGENT - ENERGY INDUSTRY Pay Rate: $33/hr Start Date: ASAP 12 - Month Contract Role Department: Procurement Job Category: Professional General Overview:

       Our client is seeking an "Contracting Agent II" that wants to be part of leading the way in the energy industry, working alongside outstanding colleagues and giving back to the many communities we serve. 

    Duties:

    • Primarily performs tactical procurement processes including assignments, change orders, date extensions and related contract maintenance for moderate - higher value / moderate - higher risk and moderately complex materials and/or services agreements.
    • Assists client in developing requirements and scope of work documentation.
    • Negotiates purchase agreements.
    • Works closely with internal support organizations including Law Department, Accounts Payable, and Risk Management.
    • Documents entire purchasing process.
    • Develops and manages supplier alliance opportunities.
    • Resolves conflict between suppliers and company.
    • Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships within teams and suppliers to optimize Total Cost of Ownership; assists clients with the development of specifications, requirements and scopes of work; identifies opportunities for greater use of industry specifications, identifies alternate service applications, and secures reliable, cost effective sources for moderate - higher value / moderate-higher risk materials and/or service.
    • Meets with internal clients on a regular basis to understand client needs and to strengthen client relationships.
    • Assists with development and implementation of purchasing strategies for moderate - higher value / moderate - higher risk materials and/or services that meet company requirements.
    • Maintains emphasis on reliable and efficient suppliers, lowest overall cost, optimum quality and availability, and significant contribution to the Supplier Diversity (WMDVBE) goals.
    • Works on cross-functional teams to develop strategies to add value through Supply Management lead projects.
    • Ensures client compliance with appropriate Procurement, Ethical Behavior, and Accounting policies.
    • Maintains records to demonstrate that proper protocol was followed in the sourcing and contracting processes and in the implementation of the supplier relationship.

    Education & Experience:

    • Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, English, Computer Science, Economics, or other related field
    • 3 - 5 years supply management experience.
    • A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or other advanced academic degrees or training is highly desirable.
    • A valid California driver's license is required.
    • Typically requires materials and/or services purchasing experience and has successfully completed purchases over $1,000,000, and/or 2 - 4 years of experience in specific service and/or material expertise.
    • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation or similar professional certification in Supply Management is desirable.
    • Knowledge and application of contracting and supply management principles.
    • Working knowledge of contract management and/or accounting systems.
    • Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel applications.
    • Communicates clearly, seeks input from others, presents information in a clear, logical, structured way, and written communications are clear and concise.
    • Anticipates and identifies customer needs, is responsive to internal and external customers, looks for ways to improve customer satisfaction.
    • Contributes significantly to the accomplishment of the team’s goals and objectives, values the contributions of others, encourages the participation of everyone on the team, actively seeks and incorporates the input of others.
    • Gathers relevant information systematically. Broadly defines issues, considering a wide range of factors. Grasps the complexities and interrelationships of issues.
    • Displays personal integrity in all communications, decisions, and actions.
    • Is action oriented, drives for results. Sets high standard of performance for self and others. Integrates efforts across organizational lines.

    Please submit your resume in Word or PDF version to be considered.

    Company Description

    The TPS Group, www.tpsmithgroup.com, is a Certified Woman and Disabled Owned Diverse recruiting and staffing firm that is a trusted recruiting partner to top companies.