Director, Contracts and Procurement

Ascent, LLC delivers solutions for every aspect of mission critical operations and infrastructure – from data center design and builds, all the way through operations and maintenance support, maximizing uninterrupted performance. With more than two decades of experience, Ascent serves as a trusted partner for all critical infrastructure needs. At Ascent, everything we do comes down to a simple mantra: Elevating Mission Critical. These three words represent a philosophy we live by, with our actions guided by our core values. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with teams across the country, we are always looking for committed, collaborative talent to join our team and help provide an unmatched experience for customers. Learn more about Ascent here: www.ascentcorp.com. 

TITLE: 

Director, Contracts and Procurement

LOCATION: 

St. Louis, MO

JOB SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Director, Contracts and Procurement to lead our contracts department.  This individual will manage and coordinate all activities involved in the administration of the contractual process from proposal development, bid negotiation to the administering of contracts for the purchase of primarily vendor services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform contract/subcontract review, negotiations and interface with customer/vendor contracting personnel
• Manage vendor relationships, contractual agreements, purchase orders and pricing
• Direct the entire RFP process from development of maintenance procedures and bid requests to distribution and collection of quotes, through evaluation and final execution
• Draft maintenance agreements and address all business, financial and legal terms with vendors 
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure efficient, on-time deliverables
• Interact with contractors to implement client requirements related to scopes of work, service frequency and cost
• Prepare RFP packages for prospective subcontractors, as well as evaluate responses
• Develop, issue and negotiate subcontract agreements
• Process and update contract extensions and addendums
• Produce reports via internal maintenance management system for budget forecasting, open work orders and equipment/maintenance history
• Manage the contracts and procurement department to ensure efficiency, coordination and performance from the team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain management or related field required
• 7+ years related experience in contract management/negotiation
• Knowledge of data center or other mission critical industry preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong writing skills and solid analytic capability
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• CMMS software experience and familiarity with a contract management system is preferred
• This individual will also oversee a staff of 5-10 employees
• Other skills include demonstrated negotiation skills, attention to detail, excellent organization and multi-tasking skills and ability to develop collaborative working relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also essential

This position reports to the VP, Site Operations

All interested candidates should visit www.ascentcorp.com and select the Why Ascent / Careers tab to apply.

Ascent, LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more.

Ascent, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to harboring an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  These terms apply to all stages of employment with our company.  Ascent, LLC actively works to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive, and we understand that having a wide range of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds help to make us both a stronger employer and a stronger business.