Buyer 3

Job Title: Contracts Agent / Buyer IIIJob Description

The Contracts Agent/Buyer III supports large-scale power generation construction projects throughout the full contracting lifecycle. This role leads competitive bid events, serves as the primary point of contact for bidders, drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements, and administers contracts from initial request through closeout. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-visibility, critical infrastructure projects in partnership with Supply Chain, Legal, and project leadership teams, while managing a portfolio of multiple active contracts at any given time.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities from initial request through contract closeout for power generation construction projects.

• Plan, execute, and manage competitive bid events, including RFP and RFQ processes, to support strategic sourcing objectives.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for bidders, coordinating all communications and facilitating clarification meetings throughout the bid process.

• Review supplier proposals to assess commercial terms, compliance with requirements, and alignment with project objectives.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with business and project needs.

• Review and respond to contract redlines from suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving open items in a timely and professional manner.

• Partner closely with Legal to refine contract language, address risk, and finalize contractual terms and conditions.

• Coordinate contract redlines and revisions with Legal and project stakeholders to ensure alignment and proper approvals.

• Enter executed agreements into contract lifecycle management (CLM) and contract management systems to maintain accurate records.

• Issue purchase orders in alignment with executed agreements, project timelines, and budget requirements.

• Process contract amendments, changes, and extensions, ensuring all modifications are documented and approved appropriately.

• Administer contracts post-award, monitoring performance, compliance, and key milestones throughout the project lifecycle.

• Attend weekly project alignment meetings with business units, suppliers, and project stakeholders to review status and address contracting needs.

• Manage approximately 510 active contracts simultaneously, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines in a highly process-driven environment.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Legal, and project leadership teams to support major power generation and utility construction initiatives.

• Support strategic sourcing efforts by leveraging e-sourcing and CLM platforms to drive competitive bidding and process efficiency.

• Contribute to the negotiation of heavy industrial equipment purchases and construction-related services for utility and energy projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Law, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, contracts, or contract negotiations.

• Proven experience drafting and revising commercial contracts for construction, industrial, or energy-related projects.

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating contract terms, including commercial and legal provisions.

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a highly process-driven, structured environment.

• Experience managing multiple active contracts simultaneously, typically in the range of 510 concurrent agreements.

• Strong background in strategic sourcing and competitive bidding, including RFP and RFQ processes.

• Construction or industrial contracting experience, preferably supporting utility or power generation projects.

• Experience with utility construction contracting and heavy industrial equipment purchases.

• Familiarity with legal contracts and collaboration with Legal teams on contract language and negotiations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the utility, power generation, or broader energy industry.

• Experience negotiating heavy industrial equipment purchases for construction or infrastructure projects.

• Law degree or formal legal training related to contract drafting and review.

• Strategic sourcing background with hands-on experience using CLM or e-sourcing platforms.

• Experience with Smart by GEP for sourcing or contract management activities.

• Experience using Maximo or similar enterprise asset management and procurement systems.

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and e-sourcing technologies.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with Supply Chain, Legal, and project leadership.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in contract documentation.

Work Environment

This position follows a hybrid work schedule consisting of four days onsite and one day remote each week. The role requires a high level of independence and comfort working autonomously, as the direct manager is located in a different state. Minimal travel is expected, with occasional trips between Atlanta and Birmingham and rare visits to construction sites. The environment is highly process-driven and collaborative, involving regular interaction with Supply Chain, Legal, and project leadership teams, and extensive use of technologies such as CLM platforms, e-sourcing tools, Smart by GEP, and Maximo to support contract and procurement activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

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