Senior Contracts & Procurement Lead

Socket.dev; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Judicial Branch seeks an experienced contracts and purchasing officer to lead and oversee large, diverse contracting programs. You will guide staff in contracting procedures, develop monitoring schedules, and ensure compliance with procurement laws and rules.

You will also manage RFP processes and vendor relations, reporting to the Financial Services Director. Responsibilities include auditing invoices, creating contracting manuals, and maintaining collaboration with state procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, public administration or a similar field.
• Two years of experience with managing public contracts.
• Experience with state procurement rules and statutes is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage very large, diverse contracting programs and projects.
• Develop and enforce standard contract and RFP processes and manuals.
• Coordinate solicitations for contracted services with the Department of Administration and State Procurement.
• Audit contracts for clear scope, responsibilities, and compensation statements.
• Maintain compliant procurement practices with state laws and procurement rules.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement rules

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management/public administration

Job description

Montana Judicial Branch seeks an experienced contracts and purchasing officer to lead and oversee large, diverse contracting programs. You will guide staff in contracting procedures, develop monitoring schedules, and ensure compliance with procurement laws and rules.

You will also manage RFP processes and vendor relations, reporting to the Financial Services Director. Responsibilities include auditing invoices, creating contracting manuals, and maintaining collaboration with state procurement