Contract Specialist
Large utility company is looking for a Contract Specialist in Jackson, MI. This role requires experience in bid package development and invoice processing to support a utility provider in Jackson, Michigan, by leveraging ERP systems and procurement workflows to manage vendor performance, RFPs, and purchase order lifecycles. This is a contract position estimated to last 12 months, possible extension, possible temp to perm. Apply Now! location: Jackson, Michigan
job type: Contract
salary: $30 - 43 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates responsibilities:
- Support a local utility provider in Jackson, Michigan, by developing comprehensive bid packages, including RFQs and RFPs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to clarify technical requirements, timelines, and evaluation criteria for procurement.
- Ensure all bid documents comply with utility procurement standards and regulatory expectations.
- Monitor vendor performance against contract terms, delivery schedules, and service expectations.
- Maintain performance logs and escalate vendor-related concerns or delays to internal teams.
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and alignment with purchase orders and contracts.
- Facilitate timely invoice approvals and resolve discrepancies such as pricing mismatches or missing documentation.
- Track purchase orders from creation through closure, monitoring delivery status and fulfillment.
- Experience with bid package development, vendor coordination, and invoice processing.
- strong understanding of purchase order workflows and procurement documentation.
- Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- strong communication and stakeholder?management abilities.
- Knowledge of basic contract principles or experience supporting contract?related activities.
- Experience and knowledge in vendor performance management.
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Associates
skills:
- Contract Administration
- ERP
- Logistics
- Purchasing / Procurement
- SAP
- Oracle
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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