Title: Buyer III / Senior Contracts Agent – Generation

Client: Georgia Power

Location: Atlanta, GA

Contract: 2 Years

Experience: 10–15 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Buyer III / Senior Contracts Agent to lead complex sourcing, procurement, and contracting activities supporting major generation and construction projects.

This role will manage the full procurement lifecycle from RFI/RFP development and strategic sourcing through contract negotiation, administration, change management, claims resolution, and closeout . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in contract law, supplier negotiations, cost and price analysis, sourcing strategy, risk management, and large-scale project procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and contracting activities from cradle to grave .

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for equipment, services, and major construction projects.

• Lead:

  • RFIs
  • RFPs
  • Pre-bid meetings
  • Supplier evaluations
  • Cost and price analysis
  • Commercial negotiations

• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, master agreements, Statements of Work, NDAs, amendments, and other procurement documents.

• Draft advanced contract language and special conditions for complex, non-standard agreements.

• Manage contract administration, changes, expediting, claims, follow-up, and closeout.

• Develop sourcing strategies for high-risk and high-value services.

• Manage multiple major construction procurement projects simultaneously.

• Identify and evaluate domestic and global suppliers through market research and supplier analysis.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery requirements, risk allocation, and other commercial terms.

• Partner with Legal, Risk Management, Accounting, project teams, and business stakeholders to resolve contract exceptions.

• Maintain strong relationships with contractors and suppliers while protecting company interests.

• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for procurement and supply-chain risks.

• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and procurement procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10–15 years of procurement, sourcing, contracts, or related supply chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain Management experience required .
• Strong experience with complex contract negotiation and drafting.
• Knowledge of contract law, contract formation, remedies, dispute resolution, and commercial terms.
• Experience leading RFI/RFP and strategic sourcing processes.
• Strong cost and price analysis skills.
• Experience managing supplier and contractor relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Law, or related field .
• Formal education in supply chain, project management, or law.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or related procurement credentials .
• Experience supporting generation, utility, construction, engineering, or energy projects .
• Experience with enterprise procurement and contracting systems.
• Global sourcing and international supplier experience.
• Experience negotiating complex construction, equipment, or service contracts.

Key Skills

Strategic Sourcing | Procurement | Contract Negotiation | Contract Administration | RFI | RFP | Supplier Management | Cost & Price Analysis | Contract Law | Risk Management | Construction Procurement | Supply Chain Management | Vendor Management | Claims Management | Contract Drafting | Contract Closeout