Contract Manager

BHE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy) • Des Moines, IA

13h

About The Position

The procurement contract manager is responsible for the development and implementation of a robust contract creation process including negotiation, peer review, legal review, business unit review, document retention and reporting. This role is responsible to meet the operational and strategic contracting and procurement needs of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company and its affiliates. The contract manager will also develop and present training on the contracting process.
The procurement contract manager will also have other procurement responsibilities including completing assigned, high-visibility contract events, helping facilitate cross company aggregation efforts, assisting business unit customers in resolving contractual supplier issues, and other assigned special projects. This includes analysis of current contract terms conditions, supplier contract performance, contract negotiations and timely contract completion of contracting process and cycle.
This position will ensure value is being obtained from vendor contracts as assigned and that the completed contracts are negotiated to the fullest advantage given the company's size and bargaining position and use. This position will also ensure that risk exposure is minimized throughout the contract period.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of a robust contract creation process including negotiation, peer review, legal review, business unit review, document retention and reporting.
• Meet the operational and strategic contracting and procurement needs of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company and its affiliates.
• Develop and present training on the contracting process.
• Completing assigned, high-visibility contract events
• Helping facilitate cross company aggregation efforts
• Assisting business unit customers in resolving contractual supplier issues
• Analysis of current contract terms conditions, supplier contract performance, contract negotiations and timely contract completion of contracting process and cycle.
• Ensure value is being obtained from vendor contracts as assigned and that the completed contracts are negotiated to the fullest advantage given the company's size and bargaining position and use.
• Ensure that risk exposure is minimized throughout the contract period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed