Contract and Sourcing Manager
About the role:
The Manager of Contracting and Sourcing will be responsible serving as the local Procurement Liaison supporting site procurement operations by providing contracting and sourcing support.
Pay rate: $100/hour
Job Type: Temp to Possible Hire
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8am-5pm (overtime as needed)
Location: Kapolei
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection and ensure competitive pricing and terms
Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including drafting requests for proposals (RFPs), managing bid evaluations, and negotiating contracts
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their sourcing requirements and provide guidance on supplier selection, contract terms, and negotiation strategies
Review and analyze supplier proposals, contracts, and terms to ensure compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
Negotiate favorable contractual terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, quality standards, and service level agreements
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance and addressing any issues or concerns in a timely manner
Conduct ongoing supplier performance evaluations to assess reliability, quality, and adherence to contractual obligations
Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes that may impact sourcing strategies and supplier relationships
Facilitates proper development, review and approval of project procurement and contracting arrangements to support Major projects and Turnarounds
Lead annual review of site spend and development of contracting and sourcing strategies to deliver value and mitigate 3rd party supply chain risks
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in Procurement, Materials Management, Business/Contract Law or a related field (preferred), or the equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 5 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration
Proven negotiation skills; skill with RFQ, RFP & bid analysis
Strong knowledge of SAP ERP/MRP systems, SAP and Ariba preferred
Core Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills; the ability to build strong relationships
A bias toward action; a proactive, self-starter, "get it done" approach
Strong decision-making skill; the ability to effectively apply a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment/wisdom
Outstanding organization and prioritization skills; the ability to effectively balance multiple, often competing, priorities
Diplomacy/tact; the ability to comfortably diffuse tense or adversarial interactions
TO APPLY: Text CONTRACT MANAGER to 808-533-9068 to receive a link to our online application and to speak to a recruiter.