Purchasing / Contract Professional

Richardson, Texas

Volt
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A client of Innova Solutions is hiring a Purchasing/Contract Professional - IV .

Position type: Full time Contract
Duration: 18+ Months
Location: Richardson Texas, 75081

As a Purchasing/Contract Professional - IV, you will:
  • Negotiate terms and conditions for wireline facility agreements with utilities, municipalities, private landowners, carriers and government entities
  • Draft, review and revise standard contract provisions for conduit acquisitions, dark fiber leases, master pole and conduit agreements, conduct swaps, joint builds, railroad agreements, private easements, etc.
  • Secure and managing contracts of varied scope and complexity allowing us to utilize major rights of way (e.g., railroad, Departments of Transportation (DOT) utility companies) for the installation, protection of established rights and operation of fiber network.
  • Manage, coordinate and negotiate conduit/fiber agreements; rail crossing and railroad longitudinal right of way agreements, private easements and license agreements for the installation and management of fiber optic network projects
  • Manage structure access request process allowed under the Telecom Act whereby a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) applies to lease available space upon poles or within underground conduit of an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC), Power Company or similar agency
  • Research company rights and negotiate standard form reimbursement agreements with private companies, Local/State/Federal agencies, and other providers associated with facility relocations.
  • Manage existing agreements, Bonds, Certificates or Insurance and Letters of Credit including agreement renewal, term enforcement, and payment authorization.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience
  • 2-4 years of negotiation and contract management experience in an industry
  • Experience with or knowledge of land contracts, including leases, private easements, surface use, relocation agreements pursuant to right of way acquisition and use.
  • Experience with or knowledge of the entire land acquisition process, including ability to direct and understand survey plates, ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, ability to review and understand land title, and knowledge of all required parts needed in a land acquisition package prior to document execution.
  • Ability to understand complex business plans and to successfully negotiate contract terms and conditions to meet company objectives.
  • Ability to perform responsibilities with moderate supervision as a member of a highly technical team responsible for meeting business requirements, preparing deal summaries, developing solutions to contract-related issues
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations to corporate audiences
  • Relationship-building capabilities and experience managing competing opinions and priorities
  • Ability to compare competitor agreements, note variations, and negotiate for equitable treatment in agreements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point), Google Earth and Adobe Professional and willingness to learn new applications.
  • Experience in telecommunications industry and knowledge of Federal and State Telecommunication Regulations governing the use of public right of way
  • Requires a broad range of skills within a professional discipline to effectively perform complex assignments; demands familiarity with principles, theories, concepts and technologies as well as applied knowledge of established procedures, policies and practices
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws, and other regulations regarding a telecommunications provider's use of municipal rights of way
  • Familiarity with utility construction permit application process at the municipal (city/county) level, as well as other regulatory agencies such as DOT, railroads, state land departments, and forest services
  • General familiarity with outside plant construction terminology and techniques including facility locates, pole attachments, engineering plans, facility relocation, and directional drilling
  • SAP or other related accounting software experience a plus

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Thank you.
Aman Singh
Email: & Contact no: (+1)

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range : 45/hr. to 48/hr.
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:
  • Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
  • Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, )
  • One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US Ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
  • One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US Ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
  • Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
  • One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
  • AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Date Posted: 07 May 2025
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