*Requisition ID: *[[id]] * Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.* People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are *Beautifully Different*. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water* American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. _ *Job Details*_ This role for the AW2030 Program will be full time, and you will be committed to this program for a minimum of one year. The level for this role is flexible and this position may be hired at various levels. We are invested in your development and supporting your career with American Water. At the program’s completion, we expect your placement in a role at a similar or higher level than your current role. _ *Primary Role*_ Your role on the AW2030 Program will be full time, and you are committing to this program for a minimum of one year. In addition, we are invested in your development and supporting your career with American Water. At the program’s completion, we expect your placement in a role at a similar or higher level than your current role. Responsible for advising on all contract related matters and coordinating between with the business, Legal and Supply Chain. This includes negotiations of new agreements, amendments to existing agreements and supplier breaches. _ *Key Accountabilities*_ * Ensuring effective and efficient contract review and negotiation support for the sourcing activities that are delivered to American Water. * Supports problem resolution efforts to resolve contract disputes. * Accountable for the operation and management of the contract management system. * Responsible for monitoring SOX compliance with, and consistent application of Contract Administration Practices. * Ensure contracts are in compliance with all State and Federal regulatory laws. * Supports management initiatives and works closely with suppliers and other functional areas in order to improve processes. * Works with stakeholders to troubleshoot contract discrepancies and pricing information. * Receives, identifies and resolves discrepancies associated with assigned supplier contract issues. * Trains and provides feedback to stakeholders on contract knowledge. _ *Knowledge/Skills*_ * Working knowledge of contracts administration. * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work well in a team environment. * Strong organizational skills; attention to detail * Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data/situations quickly. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Strong problem solving skills; ability to work through difficult tasks. * Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy; thorough. * Capable of making sound decisions to achieve goals. * Resourceful in pursuing or recommending new ideas and/or procedures. * Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook. _ *Experience/Education*_ * Minimum 6+ years’ total work experience. * Minimum 4+ years’ working with contracts on a regular basis Strong understanding of contracts and key terms. * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Pre- Law or related disciplines or equivalent combination of education and experience required. MBA or Master’s degree a plus. * CPSM certification a plus Paralegal certification a plus. Work Location * This is a Hybrid position 3/2 WFH Schedule (where we have AW footprint). _ *Travel Requirements*_ * Up to 10% travel. _ *Competencies*_ Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing*™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants* *based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.*