SCM Contracts Agent - Power Delivery

SCM Contracts Agent, Power Delivery

Supply Chain Management Contracts Team

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides daily contracting and sourcing support—including requests for proposals, contract development, negotiations, risk mitigation, tracking, and analysis—to meet the service and material sourcing needs of our Power Delivery business partners. The position also works closely with category management teams to support system-wide contracting requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties will include the daily support of all sourcing & contracting activities "from cradle to grave", including advising customers on Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, lead pre-bid meetings, review of offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations, risk assessment, preparing contract documents and agreements; assists in contract administration, incorporation of changes, expediting & follow-up, disposition of claims, and contract closeout.

• Champion the adoption of AI and other digital technologies within the contracting function by promoting best practices, identifying process improvement opportunities, and applying AI-enabled solutions to reduce manual effort, enhance contract lifecycle management, improve data quality, and support strategic sourcing and supplier management objectives

• Duties will require leading sourcing projects, assisting in developing and implementing strategic programs for the procurement of Equipment and Services.

• Expectations include outstanding oral and written communications with ability to excel in high-level communications with Management at multiple levels.

• Develop the sourcing strategy for low to high-risk services. A typical agent will support ~(20 - 25) active projects concurrently with defined turnaround parameters (Target Days) for all contract related documents (RFPs, Master Agreements, Non-Disclosure, Amendments, Statements of Work, etc.) throughout the year.

• Manage relationships with the company’s vendors and ensure efficient and transparent contracting and negotiation process to reduce costs, improve commercial terms and reduce duplication of efforts.

• Work cross functionally to improve and streamline processes.

• Ensure that overall risk is properly controlled and mitigated.

• Develop a detailed knowledge of the Southern Company and Operating Company procurement policies/procedures and have the capability to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Expected to build and maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of essential legal provisions, contract common law, contract formation issues, data security issues, remedies, liquidated damages, litigation avoidance, and dispute resolution.

• Ensure all required terms and conditions are included in procurement documents and work with legal, risk management and financial services (accounting) to resolve contractor exceptions and issues in a timely manner.

• Draft contract language, including special conditions for complex, non-standard purchases.

• Identify and evaluate new sources of supply, domestic and globally, when necessary to meet customer needs, including performing market research and analysis.

• Build and maintain a fundamental to proficient knowledge of our contracting systems utilized in daily support.

• Conflict Resolution, the ability to engage and fix identified issues.

• Maintain the primary interface with contractors in an ethical and respectful manner while protecting the company's interests.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Law or other relevant technical disciplines preferred

Experience:

• Experience in contract sourcing and development, including direct experience with negotiating contract terms and conditions for services contracts, strongly preferred

• Experience in contract drafting, contract language and law is preferred

• Experience with Maximo, GEP, and other SCM technology is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of contracts, contract preparation and negotiation

• Thorough understanding of contract procurement and administration controls

• Must be able to negotiate contracts that maximize business financial results, minimize business risk, and achieve internal client satisfaction

• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision

• Strong customer focus with ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, suppliers, contractors and other key stakeholders

• Effectively handle tight deadlines, large workloads, and multiple projects with positive enthusiasm

• Superior written and oral communication, to successfully negotiate contract terms and write such contracts in a clear, logical and concise manner

• Candidate must have the ability and determination to support multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Candidate must have effective influencing and consensus-building skills

• Strategic focus on problem-solving

• Excellent organizational skills are required to plan and manage assigned workload and customer expectations effectively to meet internal business unit requirements

• Ability to think strategically and apply broad seasoned judgment to decisions

• Highly Effective Communications skills

• Strong Customer Service skills

• Analytical and interpersonal skills

• Ability to effectively work and participate in cross-functional and cross-company teams at all levels in the organization to ensure buy-in by multiple companies when working on system projects

• Knowledge of company structure and organizations with general understanding of business unit operations

• Attention to detail is critical

Behavioral Attributes

• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Southern Company values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

• Self-motivated

• Proactive

• Strategic Problem Solver

• Customer focused

• Strong work ethic

• Exhibits a strong sense of urgency

• Promotes teamwork

• Practices ethical behavior

• Displays creativity, initiative, and flexibility

• Learns from and utilizes experience

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Available to travel (occasionally) as needed which may require an overnight stay

• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license

• Position is in an office environment

• The incumbent will be required to be in an office location four days per week

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 21627

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services