OFCI CONTRACTS MANAGER

Ofci Contracts Manager - OFCI Contracts Manager Department: Brazil Consultancy Employment Type: Full Time Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Description Why Soben? Were an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. Weve come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential. It is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. Were targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories. If you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the LATAM & NA region, whilst progressing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Role Description We are looking for an OFCI Contracts Manager to build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other business connections. Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence. Present contract information to relevant parties, such as stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Contract administration, contract terms and conditions review, and familiarity with construction or heavy equipment procurement. With Procurement Managers assistance, prepare and maintain the project procurement plan. Review and assist with the preparation of Single Source Justifications. Review and assist with the preparation of Scope of Work documents. OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) buyer/expediting duties with coordination between the multiple teams. Establish Negotiation Plans and conduct or participate in negotiations. Manage the RFx process, including commercial evaluations and pre-bid meetings. Process change orders, RFIs, and submittals. Assist with, and when appropriate, implement new contract process controls. Communicate with the home office on a regular basis regarding Procurement matters. Produce and compile accurate reports for the project team, stakeholders, and clients. Identify and continually propose industry standards/improve processes. Conduct price analysis, modeling, purchase-price cost analysis, and identify competitive benchmarks. Preferred Qualifications/ Relevant Experience Experience in Construction is desired. Five to ten years of experience in procurement and contract administration, working on a variety of projects including technology-based clients. Strong understanding of contract requirements and the preparation of RFxs/RFIs. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. Ability to establish and develop successful supplier relationships. Experience with equipment buying and expediting. Effective time management and organizational skills. Proficiency and experience with various procurement methodologies and sourcing techniques. Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing, and persuasion skills. Proficient in both Portuguese and English; Spanish will be a plus. Organized and detail-oriented. #J-18808-Ljbffr