Do you have extensive Contracts Experience? We have several Long-Term Contract positions open in the Birmingham, Alabama area now for Contracting professionals! These positions are Full Time (40 hours weekly) and are fully On-Site.
Duties will include the daily support of all sourcing & contracting activities “from cradle to grave,” including advising customers and leading Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, leading pre-bid meetings, reviewing offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations, risk assessment, preparing contract documents and agreements; assisting in contract administration, incorporation of changes, expediting & follow-up, disposition of claims, and contract closeout.
• You must have experience supporting a high volume of projects concurrently with defined turnaround parameters (target days) for all contract related documents (RFPs, Master Agreements, Non-Disclosure, Amendments, Statements of Work, etc.)
• Lead negotiations of all legal and commercial terms to ensure that overall risk is properly controlled and mitigated
• Ensure all required terms and conditions are included in procurement documents and work with Legal, Risk Management and Accounting to resolve contractor exceptions and issues in a timely manner
• Build and maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of essential legal provisions, contract common law, contract formation issues, remedies, liquidated damages, litigation avoidance, and dispute resolution
• Draft contract language, including special conditions for complex, non-standard purchases
• Responsible for identification and evaluation of new sources of supply, domestic and globally, when necessary to meet customer needs, including performing market research and analysis
• Collecting and coordinating the update of supplier information and required compliance documentation (safety records, certificates of insurance, etc.)
• Build and maintain a proficient knowledge of and consistently use our client’s sourcing, contracting, procurement and payment systems
• Resolve any conflicts that arise during the course of contract performance, including negotiating any contractual revisions that may be required
• Communicate effectively with business partners at all levels of management regarding contract terms, status, and processes
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide guidance to business partners on the Southern Company procurement policies/procedures
• Maintain the primary interface with contractors in an ethical and respectful manner while protecting the company’s interest
• Manage relationships with the Company’s vendors and ensure efficient and transparent contracting and negotiation process to reduce costs, improve commercial terms and reduce duplication of efforts
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred and a minimum of 5-7+ years of Contracting experience is needed.
Please email resume by 10/9/26 to: Resume@staffingone.com
