Administrator, Contract Oversight

Logistics:

This position is located ONSITE at our Pipeline Building location at 105 New Way Road Columbia, SC 29223. This position is full time, 40 hours per week/8 hours per day, Monday-Friday.

What You'll Do:

• Drafts goods and services related contractual agreements: obtains from and prepares contract documents for goods and services vendors and/or subcontractors and consultants.

• Conducts initial review of agreements, prepares redlines and consults with internal/external legal counsel.

• Consults with internal buyers/clients regarding purpose, timetable, and cost.

• Problem solving: receives goods and services contract related inquiries, researches contract related issues, provides suggested solutions, convenes and manages the ad hoc teams to resolve the problem.

• Generates contracts ranging in value from tens of thousands to millions of dollars for management and Law Department final approval.

• Negotiations: Controls the goods and services agreement negotiations process, secures attorneys and technical experts, leads the negotiation sessions, ensures redlines are produced in a timeframe consistent with deadlines. Resolves roadblocks and facilitates mutual agreement.

• Reporting: Stores partially and fully negotiated agreements in database and on Law Dept. network. Provides monthly reports to management.

• Coordinates with Corporate Law personnel regarding throughput of the legal review process.

• May conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) training and prepare and maintain template documents for the RFP process.

• May conduct training on purchasing policies and contract administration.

• Closure: Obtains final signatures on agreements from authorized personnel. Ensures that final agreements are properly matched with purchase requisitions and purchase orders.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree

• Required Work Experience: 3 years contract administration experience

• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Acts as liaison with other areas

  • Analyzes information

  • Conducts audits

  • Drafts contracts

  • Leads negotiates sessions.

• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office skills

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• Strong Excel

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who are the most qualified, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.