Director, Contracts and Procurement at Acumen LLC

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Centers, Critical InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain management or related field required
7+ years related experience in contract management/negotiation
Knowledge of data center or other mission critical industry preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, strong writing skills and solid analytic capability
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
CMMS software experience and familiarity with a contract management system is preferred
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to oversee a staff of 5-10 employees

Responsibilities

Perform contract/subcontract review, negotiations and interface with customer/vendor contracting personnel
Manage vendor relationships, contractual agreements, purchase orders and pricing
Direct the entire RFP process from development of maintenance procedures and bid requests to distribution and collection of quotes, through evaluation and final execution
Draft maintenance agreements and address all business, financial and legal terms with vendors
Coordinate with various departments to ensure efficient, on-time deliverables
Interact with contractors to implement client requirements related to scopes of work, service frequency and cost
Prepare RFP packages for prospective subcontractors, as well as evaluate responses
Develop, issue and negotiate subcontract agreements
Process and update contract extensions and addendums
Produce reports via internal maintenance management system for budget forecasting, open work orders and equipment/maintenance history
Manage the contracts and procurement department to ensure efficiency, coordination and performance from the team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract NegotiationProcurementRFP ManagementVendor ManagementPurchase OrdersBid EvaluationSubcontract ReviewLegal Agreements

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site in St. Louis, MO.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key qualifications and skills required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain management or related field is required, along with 7+ years of experience in contract management/negotiation. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of data center or mission critical industry, strong interpersonal and writing skills, solid analytic capability, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, and CMMS or contract management system experience.

What is the company culture like at Ascent LLC?

Ascent LLC emphasizes a philosophy of 'Elevating Mission Critical,' guided by core values, and seeks committed, collaborative talent to join teams across the country to provide unmatched customer experiences.

What makes a strong candidate for the Director, Contracts and Procurement role?

Strong candidates will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in contract management, leadership experience overseeing a staff of 5-10 employees, and preferred knowledge of data centers or mission critical industries along with CMMS experience.

Acumen LLC

Provides policy analysis and data management services

About Acumen LLC

Acumen LLC focuses on improving the information available to policymakers in areas such as welfare, health, education, labor, and business programs. The company works closely with its nonprofit affiliate, the SPHERE Institute, to provide thorough and unbiased policy analysis that supports informed discussions and decisions. Acumen enhances public policy by developing internal databases and self-evaluation tools for various government agencies, utilizing both administrative and survey data to produce valuable outcomes for service providers and funding organizations. Unlike many competitors, Acumen emphasizes a collaborative approach, working with a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers and program operators, to effectively communicate research findings. The primary goal of Acumen is to enhance public policy through better information management and analysis, ultimately benefiting the communities served by these programs.

Burlingame, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Social Impact, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees