Contract Administrator II

Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States. We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy. Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Negotiate commercial contract terms and provide commercial/contractual advice to others.

- Administer the contracting process through preparing and issuing bid documents, contract formation, change order review, resolution of disputes, and contract close out.

- Analyze and evaluate bids received and make recommendations regarding awards and contracts.

- Assure standardization of contract terminology, documentation and administrative procedures for complex requisitions.

- Obtain best economic value for goods and services while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies.

- Demonstrate honesty and integrity and treat people with respect.

- Understands risks and is able to make decisions in the absence of supervision.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor degree PLUS four years or more related experience required

- Degree in supply chain, purchasing, materials management, business administration, accounting, economics, engineering, or equivalent preferred

OR

- Associates degree PLUS six years or more related experience required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain good working relationships and to communicate pricing and contract requirements.

- Proficiency in Word and Excel required.

- Oracle system experience preferred.

- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred

- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

- The expected annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $87,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

- Compensation Incentive Program

- Retirement Benefits

- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits

- Paid Time Off

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Professional Development Opportunities

- Community Engagement, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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