Contract Administrator

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Position Summary

Administers, evaluates and audits the provisions of the organization's preferred procurement system. Monitors contracts for compliance/expectations criteria.

Manages invoicing and payments for services rendered. Utilize current Company monitoring systems to ensure contract compliance, contractor performance and timely invoice process flow. Recommend contractor performance corrective action to management. Works in conjunction with Sourcing and Operating Company representatives for the successful execution of RFPs and maintenance of contracts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Understand and correctly apply the criteria within the organization's preferred procurement system. Provides analysis, benchmarking and corrective action recommendations to Company management and contractor leadership.

• Thoroughly understands and applies available company systems for monitoring contractor performance, cost analyses and productivity evaluation.

• Complete responsibility for Company's preferred procurement system and invoicing process, including system set up and maintenance, contractors' data entry, invoice generation and approval and the financial postings associated with invoices.

• Establishes and enhances effective working relationships with business partners/contractors.

• Clearly communicates contract goals and performance expectations to contractors and company personnel. Identifies gaps in performance. Identifies opportunities for performance improvement.

• Assess and effectively resolves complex issues related to contractor field and invoicing performance.

• Monitor invoice close out process to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Identify discrepancies resolve variances.

• Performs audits of work to ensure material, work performance, and charges accurately reflect invoiced amounts. Meet consistently with management and the service provider to review contractor performance.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED. 5 years experience in gas or electric or equivalent experience in business environments in coordinating, validating and overseeing procurement processes. Experience in distribution operations or utility field/engineering processes preferred. Excellent technical skills including Microsoft Office applications, written and oral communications.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61,500.00 to $87,500.00 per year

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay - Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive.

If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control. Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 04/04/24

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