Contract Administrator I

Title : Contract Administrator I

Location: North Sioux City, SD

Reports To: Director of Awarded Contracts

Job Description : The Contract Administrator (CA) will serve as the main point of contact between Sterling and the various contracting offices supporting IDIQ contracts and contract operations across Sterling business. The contract administrator will be responsible for reviewing and approving purchase orders and delivery orders.

Job Requirements:

• Administer contracts/purchase orders to include review, sign, and process modifications.

• Develop a strong relationship with and be the primary point of contact to the Government PMO/CO and with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) counterparts.

• Identify comprehensive contract requirements, ensuring that Sterling is compliant with all requirements of the contract and programs.

• Work with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Sales, Customer Services, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Legal and Finance to ensure a smooth, consistent, and sustainable process for customers who utilize assigned contracts.

• Educate and assist sales team on the details of the programs, policies, and procedures and other requirements as needed.

• Prepare and provide training presentations to internal stakeholders.

• Administer catalog, pricing, and product information. Maintain that information on contract portals as required.

• Attend quarterly contract meetings.

• Respond to program requests in a timely manner.

• Respond to customer issues in a timely manner and ensure an adequate resolution has been reached.

• Participate is special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• 0-2 year(s) of experience purchasing/procurement/ administration/customer service (federal contract experience preferred).

• Able to communicate, coordinate, and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Able to understand complex contract requirements and effectively train coworkers on those requirements.

• Ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions, problem solving skills.

• Able to prepare required reports efficiently and accurately.

• High degree of initiative, organization, and prioritization in approach to professional responsibilities, including dependability and timeliness, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities and meet competing deadlines.

Sterling Computers Corporation (“Sterling”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, medical condition, economic status or status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, national or social or ethnic origin, past or present membership in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, sex, pregnancy, marital or civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, family medical history or genetic information, HIV status, political belief, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.