Nsu00045 - Senior Contracts Officer

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a procurement professional to manage procurement methods, ensure compliance with university policies and state laws, and coordinate with vendors and departments. The role includes drafting solicitations, evaluating bids, posting award notices, and maintaining contract files while supporting end users and ensuring timely, compliant purchases of goods and services.

The ideal candidate will leverage experience in state procurement, contract negotiations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, information sciences, engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in state procurement, contract negotiations and administration in goods and services.
• C.P.M., CPCM, CPPB, or CPPO

Responsibilities

• Determine procurement methods and ensure compliance with university regulations and state laws.
• Prepare solicitation drafts for supervisor's approval.
• Post notices and manage awards in accordance with policy.
• Analyze spend data and establish term contracts.
• Monitor contract performance and maintain contract files.
• Assist university personnel in evaluating and procuring supplies and services.
• Resolve vendor invoicing and payment issues.

Skills

State procurement experience

Contract negotiations

Contract administration

Bids evaluation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, information sciences, engineering or related field

Tools

eVA portal

Job description

• Determine appropriate method of procurement and processes within established timeframes ensuring compliance with university regulations and state laws.
• Compose justification requests for supervisor's approval and signature prior to obtaining written release from mandatory sources for open-market procurement.
• Initiate and established price reasonableness, and processes procurement up to delegated signature authority within established time frames.
• Accurately prepares solicitation drafts for supervisor's review and approval prior to issuance within one (1) week of determination to issue solicitation.
• Analyze needs and helps university personnel in a timely manner. Solicits advice and guidance from vendors, contractors and manufacturers regarding new products, alternative methods, market trends, etc.
• Assists with resolution of departmental inquiries/problems as they relate to vendor invoicing and receiving to allow payments within established time limits.
• Document reasons for delays and effectively communicate issues, delays and purchase requirements to supervisor and end users.
• Upon completion of the procurement process, ensures contract files are complete and forward completed file to supervisor for review and sign-off.
• Provide timely assistance to university personnel and end users in evaluating and competitively procuring all consumable supplies and equipment and service. Must document Procurement file.
• Analyze responses, review bids/offers for conflict with stated terms and conditions, University policy and procedures, and within the Higher Education Manual
• Recommends to supervisor acceptance or rejection of bids/offers in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, directives and procedures.
• Publicly posts award notices appropriately and in accordance with state and University policies and procedures.
• Obtain and analyzes spend data and establish new term contracts to better leverage the University's buying power.
• Renew term contracts or recompeted in a timely manner with no more than one ( 1) lapsing in coverages.
• Monitors contracts awarded and to ensure Contract Administrator (CA) assignment letters and evaluations are complete and placed in the contract file.
• Post IFBs/RFPs, informal solicitations, and other required notices on eVA and advertised in accordance with state, federal, local and University requirements.
• Work closely with end users to ensure contracts comply with contract requirements. Informs supervisor of any delays or issues with contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, information sciences, engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in state procurement, contract negotiations and administration in goods and services. C.P.M., CPCM, CPPB, or CPPO

Additional Considerations

VCA / VCO certifications.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: [phone]

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.