Contract Administrator

Join Sspd; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The City of Sandy Springs is looking for a Contract Administrator to support the Purchasing Division. This role involves coordinating contracts from inception to closeout, ensuring accuracy and compliance with City policies.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of contract administration experience, particularly in a government setting. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to efficient city operations and public service.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in contract administration, purchasing, or related function.
• Experience in a government or regulated environment.
• Familiarity with contract compliance and vendor performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract lifecycle from preparation to closeout.
• Maintain accurate contract files and documentation.
• Serve as point of contact for contract administration.

Skills

Contract administration

Vendor coordination

Records management

Compliance tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bonfire/Euna Solutions

Tyler Technologies Munis

Job description

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Contract Administrator

Full Time Clerical Sandy Springs, GA, US 1 Attachments

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1629

Salary Range: $67,500.00 To $70,300.00 Annually

Department: Finance – Purchasing Division

Join Our Team

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Contract Administrator to support our Purchasing Division. In this role, you'll coordinate the full lifecycle of City contracts—from preparation and routing through amendments, renewals, compliance tracking, and closeout—helping ensure contracts are accurate, properly documented, and administered in accordance with City policies and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys working with contracts, collaborating across departments, and supporting efficient government operations.

What You'll Do

As the Contract Administrator, you will:

• Coordinate assigned contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, including preparation, routing, execution, amendments, renewals, extensions, modifications, and closeout.
• Prepare and assemble contract documents using City-approved templates and established procedures.
• Monitor contract expiration dates, renewal deadlines, insurance requirements, compliance documentation, deliverables, and other critical milestones.
• Maintain complete and accurate contract files, including agreements, amendments, Certificates of Insurance, E-Verify documentation, approvals, and supporting records.
• Review contract documentation for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Serve as a point of contact for City departments and vendors regarding contract administration activities.
• Track vendor performance concerns, service issues, corrective actions, and contract follow-up items.
• Coordinate document routing through Purchasing, Finance, departmental, and legal review channels.
• Utilize Bonfire/Euna Solutions, Tyler Technologies Munis, Microsoft Office, and other systems to maintain contract records and documentation.
• Provide support for Purchasing Division operations and procurement-related inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Contract Administration, Legal Studies, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience supporting contract administration, purchasing, procurement, compliance, vendor coordination, legal support, records management, or a closely related function.
• Experience preparing, routing, administering, amending, renewing, extending, or modifying contracts and related documentation.
• Experience working in a government, public sector, or other highly regulated administrative environment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the following is preferred:

• Municipal government purchasing or public procurement.
• Contract administration within a government or public sector environment.
• Bonfire/Euna Solutions, Tyler Technologies Munis, or comparable procurement or ERP systems.
• Contract compliance documentation, Certificates of Insurance, E-Verify records, procurement files, or audit support.
• Vendor performance documentation, contract renewals, amendments, purchase order changes, or contract closeout activities.

Why Join the City of Sandy Springs?

At the City of Sandy Springs, you'll have the opportunity to support a growing and innovative local government dedicated to serving nearly 110,000 residents. We value collaboration, integrity, accountability, and exceptional public service while providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful work.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Professional development and training opportunities
• FirstNet (AT&T) wireless service discounts for eligible employees
• Employee wellness initiatives

Additional Information

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual updates regarding application status by phone or email. We appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Sandy Springs.

The City of Sandy Springs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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COSS Contract Administrator Job Description.pdf