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Sr. Contracts Administrator

Location : KALAMAZOO, MI, United States

Job Family : Program Management

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Apr 30, 2024

Job ID : 47225

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Summary:

Administers contracts for complex products and systems to ensure fulfillment of contractual fiscal and performance obligations. Defines requirements, generates proposals, monitors performance, negotiates pricing and terms, and ensures compliance with contract requirements. May determine customer requirements for new products and/or systems (Proposals that include engineering design and system hardware) and other specialized assignments.

Responsibilities:

1. Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions.

2. Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours.

3. Initiates bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops responses to requests for proposal (RFP) of difficult scope and complexity by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test, and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits complex proposals.

4. Negotiates complex contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within scope of responsibility. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy.

5. Investigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information. Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements, and other business issues as applicable.

   Requirements:

   ·Bachelor’s degree (BA)in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contract management certification preferred.

   · Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired throughsix or more yearsof progressive experience.

   · Thorough knowledge ofcontract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration, government procurement, and export compliance if applicable.

   · Maintains a thorough knowledge of corporate and division policies and administrative procedures.

   · Proficient in the use of standard business applications software and specialized in-house and customer systems.

   · Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and contracts and recommend changes to procedures.

   · Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

   · Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.

   · Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, customers, and top management.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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