Contracts Manager (Electrical Utilities) Job at Johnson Service Group Inc.

Johnson Service Group Inc. Chattanooga, TN 37402

Up to $44.86 an hour
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we have an open requisition for an experienced, Contracts Manager, affiliated with the downtown Chattanooga or Knoxville office.

Local or Regional candidates highly preferred.

Target start date: 05/29/23
W2 Pay Rate: Up to $44.86/hour (time & half for overtime)
Duration: 6 months
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Contract employees are currently working remotely with office visits as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • SERVES AS PROJECT MANAGER ON SPECIFIC CONTRACTUAL PROJECTS.
  • MANAGES SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS PROCESSES WITHIN THE ASSIGNED AREA OR ASSIGNED CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS.
  • SERVES AS THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOCAL POINT FOR INTERFACING WITH TVA MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPLIERS, AND END USERS IN CONTRACTUAL MATTERS.
  • HAS OWNERSHIP OF SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESSES AT ASSIGNED LEVELS, AND ASSUMES LEADERSHIP ROLE FOR STRATEGIC SOURCING AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT PROVIDING SERVICE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER.
  • FUNCTIONS AS A BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES PROVIDING ADVICE IN MANAGING PROCESSES, CONTRACTUAL MATTERS, AND CUSTOMER/SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE ISSUES.
  • ACCOUNTABLE FOR CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE AGENCY.
  • SERVES AS PROJECT MANAGER ON SPECIFIC CONTRACTUAL PROJECTS.
  • PARTICIPATES AND MAY LEAD SUPPLY CHAIN TEAMS ON PROJECTS TO PERFORM MARKET AND TVA USAGE/COST BENEFIT ANALYSES AND TO PLAN, SOURCE, NEGOTIATE, AND CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES.
  • WORKS WITH THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES AND INTERFACES ACROSS TVA AS WELL AS EXTERNAL TO TVA WITH PROCESS OPTIMIZATION AND TOTAL OWNERSHIP COST REDUCTION AS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES.
  • MAY BE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE CUSTOMER INTERFACE.
  • RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPANDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUPPLIERS AND CUSTOMERS TO FOSTER INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN BUSINESS PROCESSES, AND PRODUCT/SERVICE OFFERINGS.
  • SUPPORTS DELIVERY, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF SUPPLY/DEMAND ALTERNATIVES AND BUSINESS PROCESSES INCLUDING SUPPORT OF OTHERS AT THE CUSTOMER/SUPPLIER INTERFACE.
  • MAY BE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE CUSTOMER INTERFACE.
  • RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPANDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUPPLIERS AND CUSTOMERS TO FOSTER INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN BUSINESS PROCESSES, AND PRODUCT/SERVICE OFFERINGS.
  • DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE SUPPLY CHAIN IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS POSITION.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
  • A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN A BUSINESS-RELATED FIELD OF STUDY, OR EQUIVALENT RELATED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE.
  • 5 - 8 YEARS EXPERIENCE DESIRABLE IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT INVOLVING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATION, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS.
  • AT LEAST 2 YEARS MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE IS DESIRABLE.
  • SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF INTEGRATED BUSINESS PROCESSES IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT.
  • MUST HAVE FACILITATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS RELATED TO LEADING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT.
  • ABILITY TO PREPARE AND PRESENT EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS AND TO COMMUNICATE WELL BOTH ORALLY AND IN WRITING.
  • MUST HAVE IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF SUPPLY CHAIN PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES. (PREFER KNOWLEDGE OF TVA BUSINESS POLICIES, LAWS, REGULATIONS, EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES GOVERNING TVA’S CONTRACTING.)
  • MUST BE ABLE TO INTERPRET AND APPLY THESE REQUIREMENTS TO OTHERS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF TVA.
  • ABILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE VARIABLE WORKLOADS.
  • KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES UTILIZED BY TVA IS ESSENTIAL.



Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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