Contracts Manager

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Job description

Job Summary
This position is responsible for sourcing and negotiating material and service contracts for the Mechanical Car Department in the U.S. and Mexico.

Job Duties

Sources and negotiates material and service contracts for the enterprise wide Mechanical Car department on an international scale across the KCS US and Mexico railroad networks
Manages the request for proposal (RFP) process from vendors as well as conducts bid result analysis. Recommends final vendor selection.
Negotiates in partnership with Legal the final contract or master service agreement (MSA) and associated pricing and terms and conditions of material and service contracts.
Manages regular interaction with internal and external customers, vendors, and the senior management team regarding the status of service and material contracts.
Reviews or modifies processes and measures, and monitors the performance of the Mechanical Car purchasing function.
Reports and analyzes purchasing reports, partners with other functions as needed to identify opportunities to further improve the agreements falling under this role's purview and to measure current state and progress toward goals and objectives
Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job related major field of study
Minimum five (5) years of meaningful professional experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Requirements

Railroad operations experience or equivalent Materials/Services experience
Experience working with the railroad Mechanical organization, and working knowledge of AAR field/office manual
SAP Purchase-to-Pay experience

Working Conditions

This position has a regular full time schedule with a normal workweek of Monday through Friday. There may be a need for occasional work after hours or weekends.
This position may require minimal travel up to 10% of the time.

We Offer:

Complete health and welfare benefits package
Competitive salary
Incentive plan
Railroad Retirement benefits
401k savings
Leave/vacation plan

EEO Statement
We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Company Overview
In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.

In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.

If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.