Contracts Specialist

Job Purpose or Objective(s):  Adds value to the procurement process and protects tribal sovereignty by providing contract life-cycle support to all procurement activity requiring contract execution.  Ensure compliance with established CNO procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity to meet financial and customer service goals. You will report to the Senior Contract Administrator.

Primary Tasks:

1.       You will process requests to establish new procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements, bailment                     agreements, credit applications, and contract renewals.

2.       Conduct research for contract terminations.

3.       Identify potential issues with accuracy and completeness of current and historical contract information and             assist with corrective actions in the contract management software system.

4.       Promote communication between the Procurement Department and the Legal Department for all                                 procurement contract activity.

5.       You will manage priority legal review requests for buyers.

6.       Monitor existing contracts that require maintenance for renewal or termination actions and communicate                  information to department managers.

7.       Coordinate the review of contractual agreements with Choctaw Legal Department.

8.       Facilitate contract renewals, terminations, and contract extensions with suppliers.

9.       Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

·         High School Diploma or GED

·         10-key, keyboarding and Microsoft proficiency

·         3+ years experience with computer applications including Microsoft Suite

·         Three (3) years of purchasing or materials management experience

 

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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