Position Summary

Bechtel is searching for a IS&T Contracts Specialist who will provide contract support to various departments throughout the corporation. This role will be part of the information & technology contracts team which specializes in acquisitions relating to software, automation hardware and related services

Responsibilities 

Conducting all phases of the acquisition process to include vendor pre-qualification, bidding, negotiation, contract formation, award, and administration required in the acquisition of products/technical services.

Close coordination with product and service providers along with sponsoring Bechtel organizations to ensure performance in accordance with contract terms.

The primary products are software packages.  Some packages will be in the form of tradition software licenses and some will be in the form of Software as a Service (SaaS) subscriptions.

The specialist should also be familiar with other agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Maintenance Agreements, and Technical Services Agreements.

Execute all contracts in compliance with company policy and applicable laws.

Accurately maintain databases, records and periodic reporting

Assist in resolution of contract, administrative and logical problems

Assist in the processing of payments

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

Level One

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or other business type program

6+ years of applicable contracting experience including negotiating terms and contracts with outside vendors

6+ years of demonstrated experience in moderately complex contract development and negotiation

Must be able to legally work and remain in the United States without sponsorship

Level Two

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or other business type program

9+ years of applicable contracting experience including negotiating terms and contracts with outside vendors

9+ years of demonstrated experience in moderately complex contract development and negotiation

Must be able to legally work and remain in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:  Level One

Excellent orientation toward detailed analysis and problem-solving

Excellent verbal and written communication and proficient in MS Word and Excel

Ability to plan and track work, follow-through and work in a team-oriented manner

Experience with an EBS based procurement system or similar web-based procurement systems (Oracle, SAP Ariba, Deltek…)

Some knowledge of laws relating to the supply chain such as import/export controls, international privacy laws and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is preferred.

Experience in the Technology or Engineering and Construction industry is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:  Level Two

Excellent orientation toward detailed analysis and problem-solving

Excellent verbal and written communication and proficient in MS Word and Excel

Ability to plan and track work, follow-through and work in a team-oriented manner in addition to mentoring and training junior level staff and interns

Prior experience leading a negotiations team for key vendor agreements

Experience with an EBS based procurement system or similar web-based procurement systems (Oracle, SAP Ariba, Deltek…)

Significant knowledge of laws relating to the supply chain such as import/export controls, international privacy laws and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is preferred.

Experience in the Technology or Engineering and Construction industry