Contract Manager - PNA Panasonic Corporation of North America : Job Details

Overview:

Panasonic Contract Manager Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, weve been committed to improving peoples lives and making the world a better placeone customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey.? Responsibilities: Click here to learn more?about how Panasonic is creating a better life, a better world.? Watch this video?to see how our employees are shaping the technologies that move us.

What You'll Get To Do

Organizing, Administering, Reviewing, Maintaining, Analyzing sales documents and terms for government and public sector customers.

• Oversee end-to-end processes for transactions, beginning with request for proposals to awards to supply chain for proper fulfillment in accordance with applicable regulations, statutes and laws.
• Review proposals; analyze contract terms and conditions; prepare and disseminate information regarding contract requirements and status.
• Review contractual obligations; identifying risks and problems and proposing solutions; and reporting to the Legal and Compliance and business stakeholders.
• Respond to questionnaires from business stakeholders.
• Leverage technology including contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, dashboards and information databases to support sales.
• Collect and manage materials to be uploaded into a Document Repository using CLM platform.
• Use tools for project tracking and status.

Communicate and collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure effective, timely order administration, and support compliance initiatives:

• Proactively work with other internal stakeholders to support the development of processes for contract and order review to comply with government and public sector flow downs and update those processes as necessary to ensure continued compliance.

General Administration

• Assist with drafting and updating departmental process diagrams, operating procedures and ad hoc status reports as required.
• Provide scheduling and calendar administration as requested.

What You'll Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree & 7+ years work experience . Preferred Master or Juris Doctorate degree.
• 4+ years experience with state procurement contracts.
• Knowledge of state procurement and contract management requirements, regulations, and best practices.
• Understanding of governance processes.
• Experience maintaining accurate information in a computerized maintenance management system database to track, monitor and assess contract and project performance.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a plus.
• Proficient in MS 365, as well as project management and/or contract management platforms. Expert Experience with Excel (such as creating macros, using pivot tables, and creating dashboards).
• Preferred experience in Six Sigma or Lean Principles.
• Preferred experience with technical writing (standard operating procedures, policy documents) .
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Competencies

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintain patience in high pressure situations and take initiative where appropriate.
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
• Ability to work with a team at all levels of an organization.
• Prioritizes tasks in a fast paced, changing environment through frequent interruptions and changing deadlines.
• Organizes information or materials for others.
• Adaptable and willingness to support new tasks.

Communications

• Excellent reading and language comprehension.
• Able to clearly and accurately explain issues, policies, procedures and other pertinent information to clients and co-workers.
• Able to relay and redirect complete and accurate messages to appropriate persons and departments.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Educational Assistance
• Flexible Work Program
• Volunteer time Off
• Casual Dress Code
• Total Well Being Program

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America. WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY: Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social and environmental health. The salary range of?$105k - $115k is just one component of Panasonics total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individuals knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application! #LI-AS1