Contract Specialist

Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is required for this position.Key Responsibilities
Provide input andincorporate supply chain constraints into the project schedule.Conduct RFX’s forcritical POs and contracts (long lead, high value, or high complexity).Prepare commercialevaluations, POs, and contracts.Interface and collaboratewith discipline engineers and construction team to progress on SC deliverables.Protect interest ofcompany by negotiating appropriate contractual provisions.Conduct kicks off meetingand administer contracts.Review invoices accuracyof approved LEMs against contracts and submission to funding system forpayment.Maintain procurementstatus report, accurate for submission to PMT and client.Prepare accruals and costforecasts and prepare justification for budget adjustments.Ensure properdocumentation to support any claims of back charges later.Establish and maintaincontractor relationships, including communications and negotiations withcontractors.Identify inefficienciesin the supply chain to improve overall supply chain effectiveness.In conjunction with otherstakeholders, develop and investigate new contractors, make recommendations asto their approvals, perform pre-qualifications as needed.Any other Supply ChainManagement related scope of work, as assigned.Report to Project SC Leadand SCM Manager.Qualifications
Have a Supply Chain,Business or Engineering degree.5+ years EPC or EPCMexperience as Contracts Specialist.Must have experiencecontracting complex, critical and high value scopes in both lumpsum andreimbursable settings.Experienced in contractadministration, claims and pre-dispute resolution.Must understandscheduling and workload prioritization.Team player and willcollaborate for the overall success of the project and the company.Preferably works wellwith systems and savvy with MS Office suite.Experienced commercialand contractual negotiator.
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