Assoc/Procurement & Contract Specialist
Berkshire Hathaway Energy · Des Moines, Iowa, US
The Procurement and Contract Specialist role is responsible for the sourcing, of materials, equipment and services through the RFP process, including bidding...
Job description
The Procurement and Contract Specialist role is responsible for the sourcing, of materials, equipment and services through the RFP process, including bidding and contract execution. The Procurement and Contract Specialist manages high risk or high dollar projects and the review of requirements, gathering, tendering, structured evaluation process, pricing, and award of contract including contract negotiations, amendments and final execution. This position requires strong communication and customer service skills to facilitate communication and build relationships with business units, and suppliers. Review business unit scope documents on complex bids and initiates requests for proposals. Strong understanding of business unit material, equipment and service requirements and scope documents. Utilizes tendering software to load event documents, communication through bid event with suppliers. Provides analysis of supplier proposals, total cost modeling, and recommendation for award in conjunction with business unit (25%) Demonstrates strong contract knowledge including writing or editing terms and negotiating skills; excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills; str...