Contract & Procurement Lead

Oakha; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oakland Housing Authority is seeking a Contract Specialist (full-time) in Oakland, CA. The role leads procurement for client departments, develops contracts, and negotiates terms while ensuring HUD compliance.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration with procurement emphasis and at least four years of procurement experience. Responsibilities include preparing solicitation packages, board submittals, contract administration through close-out, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related field, with a minor or emphasis in procurement.
• Four years of highly responsible experience involving procurement, with an emphasis on the preparation, evaluation, and administration of contracts.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for assigned client departments, organizing and guiding efforts to realize needed procurement.
• Provide guidance on contracting approaches, methods, options, and HUD requirements to stakeholders.
• Prepare and issue solicitation packages in compliance with policies and HUD rules.
• Prepare board submittals, make award recommendations, monitor performance, and close out contracts.
• Maintain contract files and generate weekly reports on procurement activity and expirations.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration with procurement emphasis

Job description

The Oakland Housing Authority is seeking a Contract Specialist (full-time) in Oakland, CA. The role leads procurement for client departments, develops contracts, and negotiates terms while ensuring HUD compliance.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration with procurement emphasis and at least four years of procurement experience. Responsibilities include preparing solicitation packages, board submittals, contract administration through close-out, and