Job Description
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for a degree in Contract Administrator to work in Chattanooga, TN. A 6 months contract position:
- Complexity may result from programmatic issues, laws, TVA policy and guidelines, business environment, (including international considerations) and type of product and service supplied.
Please send me your resume to lmccarron@jsginc.com.
Rates: $50.00 - $55.00
Job Description
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as project manager on specific contractual projects
- Manage supply chain business processes within the assigned area or assigned contractual relationships
- Serve as the supply chain focal point for interfacing with management, support organizations, suppliers, and end users in contractual matters
- Maintain ownership of supply chain processes at assigned levels, and assume leadership role for strategic sourcing and contract management providing service delivery to the customer
- Function as a business expert in supply chain activities providing advice and expertise in managing processes, contractual matters, and customer/supplier performance issues
- Maintain accountability for contract management across the organization
- Lead supply chain teams on projects to perform market and organization usage/cost benefit analyses, and to plan, source, negotiate, and contract for goods and services
- Work with the highest levels of supply chain activities and interface across the organization (as well as with external partners) with process optimization and total ownership cost reduction as the primary objectives
- May be directly responsible for service delivery at the customer interface
- Responsible for expanding relationships with suppliers and customers to foster innovation and continuous improvements in business processes and product/service offerings
- Proactively develop new and innovative strategies to accomplish cost effective supply chain objectives
- Lead a small staff as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Successful performance in an environment of integrated business processes is a mandatory requirement
- Proven ability to conduct cost benefit analyses is a core requirement
- Key attributes of this position are leadership in all areas, complexity of work requirements, independence and authority, level of interface, analysis, decision making, and strong focus on relationships and business processes
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field of study; OR, in lieu of a degree, equivalent related education, training, and professional experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in an industrial environment involving supply chain management and negotiation, process improvement, and financial analysis
- Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience
- Proven facilitation skills related to leading in a team environment; the ability to prepare and present effective presentations; and demonstrated ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Proven ability to provide leadership
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain principles and practices, common business policies, laws, regulations, executive orders and federal guidelines governing contracting (proven ability to interpret and apply these requirements to others, both inside and outside of the organization)
- Current computing skills; the ability to manage interpersonal relationships; and the ability to plan and organize variable workloads
- Demonstrated knowledge of the products and services utilized by the organization
- May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- MBA or similar degree
- Proven supervisory experience

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies.

**Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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