Senior Contract & Procurement Coordinator

pimacounty; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Information Technology Department in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Contract Coordinator II in an in-office role to support procurement for complex public service contracts and manage the contract lifecycle. The position emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The role involves collaboration with vendors and internal teams, planning, and reporting on contract status. A Bachelor's degree and two years of contract experience are required; visa sponsorship is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, supply chain management, or a closely-related field plus two years of experience administering, developing, evaluating, and/or writing contracts.
• Equivalency may be substituted.
• Two years with Pima County in Contract Coordinator I.

Responsibilities

• Leads the procurement process for complex public service contracts, including developing procurement strategies, drafting RFPs, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Manages the contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
• Monitors contract performance and adherence to contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards.
• Conducts regular contract reviews and audits to identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provides guidance and assistance to junior staff on contract administration, procurement procedures, and contract management best practices.
• Serves as a liaison between the organization and external vendors, stakeholders, and legal counsel during contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal departments to facilitate collaboration and communication on contract-related matters.
• Prepares and presents reports, presentations, and recommendations to senior management regarding contract status, performance metrics, and compliance issues.
• Participates in the development and implementation of contract management policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Ensures accurate documentation, record-keeping, and archiving of contract documents, amendments, and correspondence.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Vendor management

Stakeholder collaboration

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Two years contract experience

Job description

Pima County Information Technology Department in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Contract Coordinator II in an in-office role to support procurement for complex public service contracts and manage the contract lifecycle. The position emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The role involves collaboration with vendors and internal teams, planning, and reporting on contract status. A Bachelor's degree and two years of contract experience are required; visa sponsorship is