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Supply Chain Contracts Specialist

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 176075 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network 

Department: Supply Chain Management 

Market: Corporate Home Office 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.  We work in a variety of markets including transportation/infrastructure, oil and gas/petrochemical, power, building, water/wastewater, industrial and mining.  We hire the best people to work on some of the most important (and largest) projects in North America, and believe in training and developing our employees, to become future leaders! Our clients come to us because of our ability to deliver, and our focus on safety and quality.

We are adding a Supply Chain Contract Specialist to our team, to support our Strategic Commercial Contracting Group, due to growth and a strong backlog of work.  One of the key components of the job will be to assist procurement teams on various projects.  In this role, you will provide negotiation and contract-related support for project procurement.  You will interface with Project Procurement Managers, Supply Chain Specialists, Project Managers, Legal Counsel, Director of Procurement, and Sponsors for escalated issues.  If you would like to make a significant impact as we continue to grow Kiewit Supply Network, this is the opportunity for you! 

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining.  Our key objective is to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.  

Location

This position will be based out of Lenexa, KS. This is a shared service environment in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

  • Support procurement (i) with identification of mandatory and recommended prime contract flow-down clauses for incorporation into vendor contract templates; and (ii) by working with Procurement Managers to develop/review project specific templates.     
  • Provide contract redline and negotiation support to project teams for contracts ranging from non-disclosure agreements to various types of material and subcontracting project specific contracts.
  • Support procurement staff meetings and provide communications to team as needed.
  • Interface with business, legal, risk, tax, suppliers and internal procurement departments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.
     

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree, or military/employment experience combination
  • Operations/transactional/commercial experience in Energy markets of 5-7 years preferred 
  • 5 years negotiation experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
  • Detail-oriented, highly motivated, effective time management skills, and excellent customer service and relationship building skills
  • Knowledge in contract risk evaluation and/or claims mitigation 
  • Strong persuasive skills a plus
  • Must be willing to travel periodically for periods of less than a week
     

Working Conditions

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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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