Senior Procurement Contract Manager

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Corporate Shared Services team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Procurement Contract Manager position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

The Senior Contracts Manager for this position will need to possess skills and experience in operations, maintenance and repair contracting as well as the ability to partner with various teams (i.e. sourcing and business teams) to get ahead and understand upcoming requests. This position will require the ability to influence teams and find ways to meet needs. Advises and supports various business units at PSE in contract administration and compliance consistent with corporate risk management and corporate policies. Maintains contract oversight for highly complex / critical categories of goods and/or services. Is responsible for the negotiation, execution and administration of complex unique contracts, namely for goods and/or services for IT or construction and maintenance activities required to support Gas and Electric Transmission, Distribution, Energy Production and Energy Storage infrastructure and other program work. Reviews documentation to ensure compliance with contracting processes and standards. Drives key terms awareness and operationalization of contracts, working with Procurement Operations function as appropriate. Assignments involve a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements, requiring considerations not previously encountered. This position manages ongoing contract matters while maintaining positive, professional relationships with PSE’s suppliers and other PSE departments. Represents PSE at various stakeholder meetings. Holds delegation of authority from PSE’s Officer team such that individuals in this category have authority to negotiate and execute agreements.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Management: Work with Category/Sourcing Managers to draft, redline and execute contracts for the purchase of materials and/or services

Contract Operationalization: Work with Operational Buyers to drive awareness and operationalization of Contracts

Issue Resolution Management: Assist Supplier Management in the highly complex/critical resolution of contract discrepancies with suppliers and affected internal customers

Contract Lifecycle Management: Facilitate and execute highly complex/critical changes to active contracts, including amendments, renewals, termination, extensions, etc., as needed

Process Excellence & Technology Utilization: Follow a structured and robust contract management process

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $91,100.00 - $151,600.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.