Contract AdministratorNewport News, VA

The Contract Administrator supports the efforts of Liebherr’s domestic and international sales teams by performing the duties listed below.

Responsibilities

• Responds to Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s) related to the supply of Liebherr’s mining products.
• Coordinates activities required for the development of RFQ responses.
• Requests labor and supply quotations from key suppliers to support Liebherr’s MARC, cost cap, and commercial proposals.
• Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of proposals received from key suppliers in support of RFQ’s and MARC’s.
• Assists with the administration of existing contracts including the monthly calculation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to determine compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assists with the development of Authorization To Manufacture (ATMs) which define the equipment specifications that fulfill customer requirements.
• Organizes the Authorization To Manufacture (ATM) review and approval process.
• Creates and manages demand for direct ship purchased material in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Organizes and ensures timely and accurate invoicing in accordance with contractual terms.
• Assists with stock cube management of finished goods.
• Analyzes price proposals, specifications, and other forms of data to determine major cost benefits, impacts, and overall accuracy in pricing.
• Maintains key documents such as the Price List, Project List, Sales Forecast, standard offer forms, and performance guarantee documents.
• Assists the Sales Administration and Quality Assurance departments with implementation activities involving ISO 9001.
• Acts as the Business Management System Key User.
• Administers the Sales SharePoint Site.
• Liaises with Accounting and Controlling for Cash flow and Sales Forecast Budgeting.
• Acts as the Internal Controls (ICS) representative for Sales.
• Conducts annual ICS reviews, recommends process changes in accordance with internal control requirements, and participates in ICS audits as required.

Competencies

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in a Business related discipline with two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to comprehend, writes complex formulas, graph and analyze data in Excel.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts including interest, discounts, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and contractual language.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural information.
• Possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work well in group problem solving situations and on an individual basis.
• Possess the proper skills to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.Interface with and travel to customer or supplier sites either nationally and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Ability to obtain and maintain valid driver’s license and passport.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Referral Bonus: Tier IV

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose Matrille.

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