Procurement Contracts Specialist II — Flexible Hours

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago seeks a Contracts Review Specialist II to join the IT Planning team in the Department of Technology and Innovation. You will coordinate purchasing functions and review bids, proposals, and contracts for accuracy, compliance, and proper terms.

Two years of contract-review experience or an Associate's degree with one year of related work are required. Working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with some flexibility. Starting salary is $68,616 with city benefits.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience in reviewing contract documents for the procurement of materials, supplies or services.
• OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree or higher, plus one (1) year of work experience in reviewing contract documents for the procurement of materials, supplies or services.
• Note: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and/or work experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contracts submitted bids and proposals, and subcontracts for accuracy, completeness, adherence to specifications and regulations, language and terms and other contractual matters.
• Assists in the preparation of required documents including identification of funding, scope of services, specifications, compensation structure, and other required supplemental documents for submission, review, and processing.
• Proofreads contract-related documents for accuracy, examining them for correctness and other considerations, and recommends solutions.
• Reviews "Transition-Out" provisions of contracts to verify adherence to procedures and requirements, prior to a contract's termination or expiration.
• Assists in coordinating the preparation and submission of departmental contract documents including the preparation of detailed specifications by users, contract documents and other information and support documents required by the Department of Procurement Services.
• Maintains contract records and files and prepares reports on the status of departmental contracts, expenditures and related contract information.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

FMPS

Business Objects

Data Tracker

Job description

City of Chicago seeks a Contracts Review Specialist II to join the IT Planning team in the Department of Technology and Innovation. You will coordinate purchasing functions and review bids, proposals, and contracts for accuracy, compliance, and proper terms.

Two years of contract-review experience or an Associate's degree with one year of related work are required. Working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with some flexibility. Starting salary is $68,616 with city benefits.