Senior Contract & Procurement Leader

County of Berks, PA; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks, PA seeks a senior procurement professional to oversee day-to-day contract administration for non-solicited contracts, from drafting language and preparation to negotiation of commercial, legal and insurance issues. The role reports to the Director and Deputy Director of Contracts & Procurement and supervises staff.

Key duties include drafting and evaluating RFPs, bid openings, coordinating with the Solicitor and insurance broker, and maintaining contract records and the Ironclad

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of contract law, contract language, Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code, and commercial insurance.
• General knowledge of public procurement procedures, best practices and regulations.
• Ability to procure without prejudice, seeking to obtain the maximum value for each dollar spent.
• Ability to read and interpret laws and regulations and apply requirements to public procurement.
• Strong communication, tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills in challenging situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment and meet deadlines.
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft higher level and complex contracts and negotiate terms to reach mutual agreement.
• Prepare, advertise and administer RFPs, Invitations to Bid and SOIs.
• Analyze bids and advise on awards; facilitate RFP evaluation and bid openings.
• Coordinate contract agendas for Board meetings and respond to questions.
• Ensure contract records and reports are accurate in the Department system.
• Maintain the Ironclad Contract Management System.
• Supervise Sr. Contract Coordinators and provide training and evaluation.
• Support other departments’ contract needs and attend training as needed.
• Assist in data compilation and COOP planning; update templates and procedures.

Skills

Contract law

Public procurement

Negotiation

Contract language

Uniform Commercial Code

Commercial insurance

MS Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Paralegal certificate

Job description

County of Berks, PA seeks a senior procurement professional to oversee day-to-day contract administration for non-solicited contracts, from drafting language and preparation to negotiation of commercial, legal and insurance issues. The role reports to the Director and Deputy Director of Contracts & Procurement and supervises staff.

Key duties include drafting and evaluating RFPs, bid openings, coordinating with the Solicitor and insurance broker, and maintaining contract records and the Ironclad