Contracts Manager - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

Juvenile Justice, Department of; Georgia; On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Georgia seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee contracting processes in the Central Office, Decatur. The role partners with the Procurement and Contracts Deputy Director to coordinate contract services and ensure compliance with state regulations.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management, with 2 years in a supervisory role, plus ERP/PeopleSoft or Workday exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional job experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with contract development, negotiation, and procurement processes in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate contracting processes in compliance with State Code and DOAS regulations.
• Provide guidance in development, negotiation, and evaluation of contracts.
• Review and approve routing of contracts, amendments, and renewals for Direct Services, MOUs, and MOAs.
• Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate, and, if needed, discipline staff.
• Audit contractual requirements and payments to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Contracts Manager - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID: JR0000002079

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $56,310.72 - $73,677.24

POSITION SUMMARY

The Contracts Manager, under broad supervision, works with the Procurement and Contracts Deputy Director to support the coordination of contract services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Responsible for the development and coordination of the contracting process in compliance with State Code and DOAS regulations.
• Provides guidance in the development, negotiation, and evaluation of contracts.
• Review and approve routing of contracts, amendments, and renewals for Direct Services, MOUs, and MOAs.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees.
• Examines plans and verifies that project data complies with specifications and established procedures.
• Responsible for periodic audits of contractual requirements and payments.
• Ensures Contract Staff work in cooperation with the Program Staff to add funds in TeamWorks for the approval of Requisitions. and Purchase Orders
• Responsible for setting the tone for providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication -clearly communicate business needs, expectations and concerns
• Project Management -overseeing procurement projects from initiation to completion
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional job experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role. Or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Purchasing Agent Spv (FET043) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years contracting experience in the public sector.
• 2+ years public procurement and strategic sourcing
• 2+ years Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience i.e Peoplesoft, Workday
• Georgia Certified Purchasing Manager (GCPM)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

The SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional job experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Purchasing Agent Spv (FET043) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.