Who we are
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need
The Sourcing Contracts Administrator will play a crucial role in developing, standardizing, and administering Master Supplier Agreements and Statements of Work for complex installation projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of contract lifecycle management, contract terms, project management, and claims management is preferred. Experience in EPC, Construction management, Installation Labor, Warehouse Automation subcontractors, and/or Material Handling Systems. This individual should be highly organized, demonstrate the ability to work independently and cross-functionally, exercise judgement and identify the impact of decisions downstream.
What we do
The Sourcing Contracts Administrator is part of our global Sourcing, Procurement, and third-party supplier team who develops innovative category management strategies in collaboration with the business. The team focuses on strategic third-party partner agreements and helps support supplier relationship management, commercial and financial pricing models for overall supplier performance.
What you’ll do
Contract Management
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Oversee contract lifecycle from RFP, SOW development, negotiation, through execution of contracts through the completion of projects for multiple installation categories.
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Partner with cross functional stakeholders to develop clearly defined scope and best in industry Statements of Work to align to business needs.
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Support negotiations of supplier claims, manage contractual changes, and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with suppliers.
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Ensure cross functional understanding and enforcement of contracts.
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Risk Management and Compliance
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Partner with project management and installation teams to identify contract and supplier risks.
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Act as the primary liaison between the project execution and strategic sourcing organization, ensuring continuous improvement of scope development, contract language, and supplier performance.
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Ensure contracts and suppliers adhere to all required laws, regulations, and Symbotic/customer policies.
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Analysis and Reporting
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Develop KPIs to monitor and analyze supplier/subcontractors’ performance and installation progress.
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Analyze trends in supplier performance including but not limited to: Safety, Quality, On-time delivery, and Cost.
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Liaise between sourcing, project management, and finance to provide accurate assessment of cost impact to active and future projects.
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Stakeholder Collaboration
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Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Project Management, legal, finance, HS&E, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure contract requirements are met.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers and subcontractors for contract related matters.
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Facilitate effective communication and standardize processes to enhance collaboration between cross functional stakeholders involved in the contract process.
What you’ll need
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required.
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Minimum of 6 years of experience in Contract Management, Construction Management, Installation or Project management.
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Experience in like commodities: Construction Management, Automation Installation, Conveyors, Lifts, Robotics, Automation Controls, Material Handling Systems and knowledge of the related supply base.
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Experience with ERP systems- SAP preferred.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.
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Ability to develop process / workflow where not defined.
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Initial travel up to 50% of the time to Symbotic’s customer sites. Reduced travel thereafter.
Our Environment
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Remote and travel position. Up to 50% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
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The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
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About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.
We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
What We Do
The Symbotic story began in 2007 with a vision and the drive to solve real-world problems. Since then, the company has been on a journey to bring together warehouse operations expertise and groundbreaking technology to revolutionize warehouse automation. We provide end-to-end fully automated supply chain solutions using advanced robotics and A.I. for the world’s largest retailers and wholesalers including Walmart, Albertsons, C&S, UNFI, Target, Giant Tiger in Canada. Our innovation solutions solve complex supply chain challenges.
Why Work With Us
Our robots are responsible for getting food & merchandise to thousands of store shelves across North America. We think of ourselves as a hybrid company, one with the excitement & ambition of a startup and the benefits of a proven company. We do important work for some of the biggest companies in the world; together we are changing entire industries
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