Director of Contract Management, Supply Chain

Your Job DEPCOM Power Inc. is looking for an experienced Director of Contract Management, Supply Chain to join our team. This role is responsible for leading the contracting function within the supply chain, negotiating and managing complex contracts, mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives that align with the company’s goals. The Director will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to optimize contract terms and risks, support the company’s strategic objectives, and play a critical role in the success of our projects, ensuring that we have strong and enforceable contracts that support our company’s growth and reputation for our renewable energy EPC projects and services. Ideally this position will be in Scottsdale, AZ, but open to remote with travel.

Our Team

At Koch Industries, our Principle Based Management philosophy is the cornerstone of our business operations. As an employee, you will embark on a journey to understand and apply this philosophy in your daily work, as a supervisor, this includes helping every employee self-actualize and be all that they can be. This approach fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, where every team member’s contribution is valued and encouraged.

What You Will Do

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and finalization of complex contracts, including supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, and project-specific contracts.
• Ensure that all contracts are comprehensive, clear, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, while effectively mitigating risks.
• Collaborate closely with the EPC contracting team to align supply chain contract terms with customer expectations and project requirements, ensuring that contracts support successful project delivery.
• Work closely with business development teams to understand customer needs, translating them into contract terms that are favorable to both the company and the client.
• Foster strong relationships with internal (legal, compliance, project delivery) and external stakeholders, including suppliers and subcontractors, to negotiate favorable terms and maintain positive working relationships.
• Oversee the administration of contracts, ensuring that all parties fulfill their obligations and that contracts are executed in a timely manner.
• Monitor contract performance, identifying and addressing any issues in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, updating contract templates and processes as needed to reflect changes in the industry or business environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in the contract drafting and negotiation process, implementing best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• and mentor team members on contract negotiation techniques, legal considerations, and risk management strategies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience successfully negotiating and managing complex contracts.
• Experience problem solving to protect company’s interests and maintaining positive supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Have you demonstrated proficiency in applying legal, financial, and risk management principles related to contract negotiations and compliance?
• Experience effectively communicating contract details and managing relationships, as shown by successful negotiations and positive feedback from suppliers, subcontractors, and team members.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in contract negotiation in supply chain
• EPC or renewable energy industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes – medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.