Contracts Administrator II

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Contracts Administrator II to manage high‑value purchases and complex contracts from solicitation through closure. You will report to the Manager, Procurement and negotiate terms, renewals, amendments and plan changes on multiple projects while following public purchasing policies and procedures.

Exceptional organization and negotiation skills are essential to coordinate with vendors and internal teams for timely, compliant contract awards

Qualifications

• The position purchases high-value supplies, equipment, services and construction through formal solicitation methods (IFB, RFP, SOQ).
• Uses public purchasing policy and procedures.
• Administers resulting contracts through closure.
• Negotiates complex contracts, renewals, amendments and plan changes.

Responsibilities

• Purchase high-dollar supplies, equipment and services through formal solicitations.
• Administer contracts from award through closure.
• Negotiate complex contracts, renewals and amendments on multiple projects.

Job description

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Contracts Administrator II reports directly to the Manager, Procurement. This position is responsible for the purchase of high dollar supplies, equipment, services and construction through formal solicitation methods (IFB, RFP, SOQ) using public purchasing policy and procedures.

Administer resulting contracts through closure. Work independently on multiple complex projects. Negotiate the most complex contracts, contract renewals, amendments and plan changes.