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Contract Administrator Senior

Location Duluth, MN

Application Close Date 1/19/2025

Business Unit ALLETE, Inc.

Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Contract Administrator Senior $85,000 - $107,000 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to Duluth, MN

Apply your supply chain and negotiating experience to drive cost-effective contracting and shape procurement strategies. You’ll work to ensure compliance with government regulations, company policies and protect company interests, and you’ll mentor others in complex negotiations.

This role is ideal for the senior level professional who thrives on independence, drives collaboration across teams, and owns the entire contracting lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

+ Negotiate and structure commercial contracts to maximize value while managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.

+ Manage the complete contract lifecycle, from RFP strategy and bid evaluation through negotiation, execution, and closeout, ensuring seamless delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

+ Partner with others to evaluate competitive bids, analyze cost-benefit tradeoffs, and make award recommendations that balance financial performance with strategic objectives.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement initiatives, influencing strategy and driving alignment across business units.

+ Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors and stakeholders, serving as the trusted advisor for procurement matters across the organization.

Why Choose ALLETE, Inc.

You’ll have the opportunity to reshape how we approach procurement strategy and vendor relationships. We’re a utility company navigating a complex regulatory environment and significant infrastructure investments, which means your decisions would directly impact our financial performance and operational success. You’ll work with senior leadership across the organization, influence enterprise strategy, and work with a team that reflects a standard for excellence.

What You’ll Bring

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in supply chain, purchasing, materials management, business administration, accounting, economics, engineering or equivalent, and

+ Eight years of related experience required, or

+ Associates degree, and

+ Ten years of related experience may be considered an educational equivalent.

+ Proficiency in Word and Excel required.

+ This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Preferences

+ Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification desired.

+ Oracle system experience preferred.

Outstanding Quality of Life

Located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior, Duluth offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure. Enjoy year-round access to hiking, skiing, and water sports, along with a lively downtown filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The city’s vibrant community hosts a variety of events and activities for all ages, while the local food, arts, and craft brewery scenes provide something for everyone. Duluth is a welcoming place to live and build your career.

Who We Are

ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, focused on delivering reliable service today while building a cleaner energy future. Through subsidiaries including Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power, we provide electric service to customers across the region and invest in modern infrastructure that keeps communities and businesses running. Across our family of companies, we’re advancing sustainable energy solutions by combining operational excellence with long-term commitments to safety, stewardship, and responsible growth.

Ready to support our mission to deliver reliable, safe, and innovative energy solutions to our customers? Apply today. The future of energy starts here.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $107,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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