Procurement Contract Administrator Jobs

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

This position has a positive education requirement:

Developing, implementing and analyzing data requirements for planning and measurement systems

Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-federal work experience or uniformed service experience.

Many vacancies may be filled at the GS-11 through GS-15 levels

Prepares estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

Develops acquisition strategies and directs or manages procurements

Writes and reviews product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased

Participates in researching and writing specifications and preparing time, cost, material, and labor estimates for items to be purchased

Purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts

Two years’ experience in an inventory procurement and/or supply chain function or contract administration, preferably in the utility or construction industry.

Experienced with JD Edwards ERP application.

Procurement and/or Supply Chain Certifications (CPM, CPSM, CPIM, etc.)

Experience in an Inventory, Procurement and/or Supply Chain related function.

Applies knowledge of contracting techniques and methods to draft, review, and negotiate contract terms and pricing with counterparties.

Performs all job duties with a high degree of accuracy.

Expertise in quality management, RFP development, vendor selection, and service level measurement

Experience in leading other departments on a vendor / product selection process including finance, legal and CSG

Manage the contract renewal and negotiations process. Focus on adding efficiencies and structure to the process

Coordinate with CSG on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations

Experience in improvement efforts such as implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement

Experience with cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting progress