Title: Procurement Contract Manager

Location:

Irving, TX, US, 75039

Group: Operational & Commercial Excellence

Division: Procurement

Job ID: 18933

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Primary responsibility of this role is to review, draft and negotiate contracts by collaborating with key stakeholders, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal customers, managing and mitigating the risks inherent in contract documents
Maintain integrity and control of supplier-facing contracts, while ensuring terms and deal structures meet legal and business requirements
Assist with Creating, and updating contract templates and internal contract lifecycle management guidelines
Manage the procurement contract lifecycle management (CLM) process to include but not limited to contract repository, and provide associated reporting.
Lead a contract terms and conditions analysis to include the development of mitigation strategies for potential risks involved
Maintain close interaction with Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, and other cross-functional business teams to understand full scope of internal needs and vendor/supplier/contractor services and to provide SME escalation support.
Develop and implement IT contract performance measurements to ensure supplier compliance and accurately assess their performance
Develop and implement a Contract Lifecycle Management process.
Manage the flow of contract documents, reviews and revisions to produce the required deliverables, including contract drafts and finalized agreements, risk mitigation plans, and performance metrics and KPI’s.
Complete high volumes of tasks and projects quickly with little guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround
Customer-service oriented, with great attention to detail while meeting tight deadlines, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to easily multi-task
A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is essential.
Lead effective team collaboration and productivity and support individual performance through staff development
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, encouraging the growth and development of team members.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to the contracting team.
Coordinate team activities and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

What You'll Need

5-8 years of experience in leading contract negotiations, analysis, evaluation, and collaboration with Corporate Legal, IT, Operations, and Management teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, industry & market trends, contracting principles, and contract types for Buy-Side products and services contracts.
Possess a strong understanding of IT contracts, including the development and implementation of performance measurements and metrics to evaluate and ensure the effectiveness and compliance of IT suppliers.
Understanding of compliance regulations, including those related to IT and cybersecurity, to ensure procurement activities adhere to relevant laws, policies, and industry standards.
Experience in manufacturing & construction industry, working with Engineering, IT, and Legal Teams on contracting activities.
Experience working with contract management software such as Coupa CLMA
In-depth knowledge of the Source to Pay (S2P) process, including sourcing, procurement, and payment activities
Comprehensive understanding of vendor management, including performance evaluation, relationship maintenance, and, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance on core tasks.
Excellent organizational, planning and follow-through skills.
Must be a self-starter; flexible, customer-focused, and have a professional demeanor
Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP or similar).
Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Proven experience in leading and managing teams within a corporate environment, preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best performance.
Demonstrated ability to handle conflict resolution, provide constructive feedback, and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Law, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or Paralegal studies.
8+ years of experience in Contract Administration, Supply Chain, or IT Procurement
Contract Management Certification preferred such as CPCM, CCCM, CCM Practitioner, CCM or ability to achieve in 12 months

Your Education

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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