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MEAG Power · 1 month ago

Manager of Procurement and Contracts

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

MEAG Power is responsible for providing energy services, and they are seeking a Manager of Procurement & Contracts to develop and execute procurement strategies. This role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with policies, and coordinating with various departments to optimize procurement processes.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and oversee the procurement strategies throughout the procurement lifecycle

Implement processes to manage risks impacting the procurement

Exercise sound professional judgement when necessary to the benefit of MEAG Power

Plan strategies to maintain expenditures within program material budget limitation while maintaining quality standards

Identify best suppliers of equipment related to repair and refurbishment of, and capital investment in, the high-voltage transmission system

Determine best supplier/vendor under Master Purchase Agreements or blanket Purchase Orders for the supply of goods and services on an as-needed basis

Constant communications with suppliers to ensure goods and services are available to MEAG Power in a timely manner

Comply with MEAG Power standard Terms and Conditions for the procurement of goods and services

Ensure Terms and Conditions are appropriate for any given purchase, and keeping Terms and Condition up-to-date with industry practices

Establish contractual obligations while complying with Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations during negotiations

Coordinate with the General Counsel’s office for legal review and sign off on legal issues

Negotiate with vendors to ensure the Terms and Conditions of the procurement provide MEAG Power with the best goods and services at the best price and quality

Coordinate with Transmission and maintain the appropriate engineering design standards for the equipment being purchases for the transmission system, and ensure the procurement meets the standards

Establish a process to qualify vendors for the supply of goods and services to meet MEAG Power procurement needs

Perform due diligence of all vendors to ensure they are fit to do business with the organization and to safeguard the organization’s reputation and brand

Develop and manage the processes used for solicitation, for example, Requests for Quotations, Requests for Bids, Request for Proposals etc. while working closely with various departments and staff

Ensure all legal contractual documents, Insurance Certificates, etc. are fully executed and are in place for each contract

Perform active contract monitoring, and periodic reviews of evergreen contracts to determine the basis for continuance

Qualification

Procurement managementContract negotiationCompliance monitoringAnalytical techniquesVendor relationsProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteDatabase managementLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Procurement licenses or certifications

Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g., use of KPIs)

Five or more years of proven experience in a procurement management role in electric utility, oil and gas, manufacturing, construction or other related industries

Extensive experience in procurement processes, procurement policy and procedures, deep understanding of contracts, compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and Regulations

Excellent leadership, project management, problem-solving, influencing and analytical skills

Proven self-starter with the ability to develop and implement the mechanisms, processes and procedures required to implement and monitor the procurement strategies, in compliance with the Procurement Policy

Ability to work with management and staff at all levels in the organization

Experience negotiating contracts with a proven track record of successfully negotiating with suppliers and contractors

Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to drive tasks to completion

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools