Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for an experienced,
Contracts Manager, affiliated with the TVA downtown Chattanooga office. The ideal candidate will have comparable contract management experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiation experience, and the ability to lead work teams, and manage multiple projects.
W2 Pay Rate: Up to $51.50/hour (time & half for overtime)
Duration: 5 months
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Work status: Primarily
remotewith some office visits
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- MANAGES SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS PROCESSES WITHIN THE ASSIGNED AREA OR ASSIGNED CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS.
- SERVES AS THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOCAL POINT FOR INTERFACING WITH TVA MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPLIERS, AND END USERS IN CONTRACTUAL MATTERS.
- FUNCTIONS AS A BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES PROVIDING ADVICE IN MANAGING PROCESSES, CONTRACTUAL MATTERS, AND CUSTOMER/SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE ISSUES.
- PARTICIPATES AND MAY LEAD SUPPLY CHAIN TEAMS ON PROJECTS TO PERFORM MARKET AND TVA USAGE/COST BENEFIT ANALYSES AND TO PLAN, SOURCE, NEGOTIATE, AND CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES.
- MAY BE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE CUSTOMER INTERFACE.
- RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPANDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUPPLIERS AND CUSTOMERS TO FOSTER INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN BUSINESS PROCESSES, AND PRODUCT/SERVICE OFFERINGS.
- SUPPORTS DELIVERY, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF SUPPLY/DEMAND ALTERNATIVES AND BUSINESS PROCESSES INCLUDING SUPPORT OF OTHERS AT THE CUSTOMER/SUPPLIER INTERFACE.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN A BUSINESS-RELATED FIELD OF STUDY, OR EQUIVALENT RELATED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE.
- 3+ YEARS EXPERIENCE DESIRABLE IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT INVOLVING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATION, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS.
- MUST HAVE IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF SUPPLY CHAIN PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES. (PREFER KNOWLEDGE OF TVA BUSINESS POLICIES, LAWS, REGULATIONS, EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES GOVERNING TVA’S CONTRACTING.)
- MUST BE ABLE TO INTERPRET AND APPLY THESE REQUIREMENTS TO OTHERS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF TVA.
- ABILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE VARIABLE WORKLOADS.
- KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES UTILIZED BY TVA IS HELPFUL.
Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies.
**Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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