Manager, Contracts and Procurement

Job Overview

The Manager, Contracts and Procurement oversees the day-to-day operations of the Contracts and Procurement Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the team in managing and coordinating all aspects of the procurement process, including development and review of procurement and contract documents, interpretation of policies and procedures, and contract administration efforts.
• Proactively monitors and maintains compliance with Agencies' policies and procedures, contracting standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the administration of public agency contracts.
• Reviews terms and conditions of standard contract forms to ensure compliance with current legal requirements and Agencies' policies and directions. Collaborates with legal counsel as needed.
• Manages and provides direction for the continuous improvement in staff's productivity and efficiency, including standardizing procedures, automating boilerplate documents, and providing training to Agencies' staff as needed.
• Interviews and selects employees; prepares and presents employee performance evaluations; recommends classification and compensation changes; and recommends and implements disciplinary measures.
• Communicates with management staff about current issues and future plans related to the development of procurement and contract documents, and related policies, programs, and standards.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in contract development and administration.
• Three years of previous management experience is preferred. Additional training, coursework, education, or certification in management of business contracts, contract law, procurement and related practices is highly desirable.