Contract administrator

Job title:

Contract administrator

Company

Howmet Aerospace

Job description

Responsibilities:*Responsibilities for Internal CandidatesThis position is primarily accountable for preparing and submitting quotes to customer and /or potential customers in response to Request for Quotes issued to Howmet Aerospace.QUOTING PROCESS

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Collaborates with engineers, Contract Administrators, clients, and contractors to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Adjusts estimates and recommendations based on changes and updates to projects.
• Maintains contact and relationships with private individuals and other organizations.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains records of cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Is the local owner and driver in formulating quoting strategies for specific parts. This includes obtaining accurate costs, piecing together an approach, and driving the internal quoting process.
• Performs verbal and/or written follow-up with customer on quotes issued.
• Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on quotes are met.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Avoids conflict of interest situations.
• Ensures that management trust is not violated.
• Acts in the company bests interests.
• Supports client-centered delivery performance results.
• Seeks constant internal as well as external “client” feedback.
• Takes professional responsibility for quality of services rendered.
• Displays a positive, willing to work attitude, as someone who can be counted on to be at work, on time, every day.

• ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS)

Respects Environment, Health & Safety programs of the company.TYPICAL TASKS

• Learns and understands company EHS rules and regulations.
• Wears protective equipment as required.
• Follows all safety rules.
• Reports safety hazards, unsafe acts, and any accidents as per company procedures.

Qualifications:*Qualifications for Internal CandidatesQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strong analytic and mathematical abilities.
• Fluent in French & English (oral and written).
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is an asset.
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM structure.
• Ability to coordinate and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Cost accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Cost estimating experience in aerospace/aviation environment is preferred, minimum of [3] years.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or in a technical discipline. Equivalent work-related experience would be considered.
• A training program must be sufficiently completed to acquire pertinent knowledge i.e., customers, products, processing, applicable computer programs.
• Additional qualifications in commercial law is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD software is an asset.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Self-starter
• Detailed-oriented.
• Energetic
• Clear thinking
• Capable of managing a portfolio of customer projects
• Ability to prioritize work with sound judgment.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Able to handle stress efficiently.
• Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers, and external partners.

ETHICS AND VALUESRespects the values and code of ethics of the company.About Us:About Howmet AerospaceHowmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at .Follow: , , , , and .

Expected salary

Location

Laval, QC

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:28:51 GMT

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