Ampcus Inc ยท 2 months ago
Senior Manager, Contract Operations
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$177/hr - $182/hr
10+ years expAmpcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. The Senior Manager, Contract Operations provides tactical sourcing direction and leadership for a portfolio spend category, ensuring service excellence and overseeing the governance of the contract approval process. This role collaborates with key stakeholders to develop contracting strategies and manage contract administration while driving operational excellence across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Aligns and supports category plans developed by Strategic Sourcing to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize diversity spending and total cost of ownership for multiple Portfolios across multiple lines of business
Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award
Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categories in multiple organizations
Collaborates with Procurement Excellence department to develop the most effective metrics to track, report on and improve overall department performance
Prepares and delivers regular presentations regarding contractor performance, overall expense actuals vs. budget, etc
Ensures the team partners with stakeholders (Law, Risk, Cyber, Business) to identify, determine scope, oversees the contract development, writing, bid process, proposal evaluation and selection
Partners with Strategic Sourcing in reviewing pre-qualified contractors and contract negotiation
Utilizes cost/quality comparative data to assign contract work to most competitive workgroup
Ensures ongoing relationship management and collection and analysis of contractor performance data
Aligns with the Contractor Safety Program to support safety performance incentives and tracking of required safety action plans for each Contractor
Manages contract administration including change order review and processing, invoicing, reporting, auditing and ensuring proper internal controls and processes are in place
Ensures work performed by contractors meets construction standards and all processes, invoices and documentation are within compliance requirements
Leads development and execution of negotiation strategies
Manages continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for client and its suppliers
Promotes a safety culture throughout department and ensures employees adhere to all company and regulatory safety practices and policies
Ensures incidents and near misses are thoroughly investigated and reported in a timely manner
Participates as a lead member of the Incident Command structure during times of significant events, such as storms, earthquakes, etc
Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Management, Construction Management or other related field
10 years of total related experience
Experience managing capital, O&M, and labor budgets
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Contract writing experience
Experience in leading large teams
Six Sigma, CPSM or other Supply Chain related certification
2-3 years of supervisor experience
Knowledge of General Order 165/95/128 processes and procedures and electric standards
Knowledge of electric distribution maintenance and construction methods, techniques, practices, business processes, standards
Financial and business acumen, including strong knowledge of contract administration and construction management
General knowledge of bargaining unit contracts
Strong analytical and strategic decision making skills
Strong communication and presentation skills with various levels of contacts
Leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
Project management; ability to direct the preparation of schedules, records, and reports of work progress, future projects, and evaluate completed tasks
Change management skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams; demonstrating leadership and management skills
Ability to identify and resolve problems in challenging environment
Company
Ampcus Inc
Ampcus is a global business, technology consulting and an staff augmentation firm specializing in AI/ML,digital solutions, Cybersecurity & Risk management, Testing, Forensics & Fraud services and human capital management.
1001-5000 employees
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