Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager

Berks Libraries; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks Libraries is seeking a Contracts & Procurement professional to manage day-to-day contractual processes for non-solicited contracts, drafting language, preparing and reviewing contracts, and negotiating terms under the direction of the Deputy Director. The role supervises staff and oversees the entire contracting process.

Responsibilities include managing RFPs, bid evaluations, maintaining the contract management system, ensuring timely documentation, coordinating with county offices, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration OR at least 10 years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in either paralegal work or contract administration, drafting and negotiating scopes of work and terms.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft higher level and more complex contracts and negotiate terms for final agreement.
• Prepare documents, advertise, and administer RFPs incl. Invitations to Bid and SOIs.
• Analyze bids and make recommendations; lead RFP evaluation committee and bid openings.
• Coordinate contract agenda for board meetings and respond to questions.
• Ensure requisitions and POs are accurate and contract records are maintained.
• Maintain the Ironclad Contract Management System.
• Monitor deadlines and assist in staff development and training.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Public procurement knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking under pressure

Budget and cost awareness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Contract management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public admin

10+ years equivalent experience

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract Management System

Job description

Berks Libraries is seeking a Contracts & Procurement professional to manage day-to-day contractual processes for non-solicited contracts, drafting language, preparing and reviewing contracts, and negotiating terms under the direction of the Deputy Director. The role supervises staff and oversees the entire contracting process.

Responsibilities include managing RFPs, bid evaluations, maintaining the contract management system, ensuring timely documentation, coordinating with county offices, and