Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage procurement contracts, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with city policies. You will coordinate with DPS, the Comptroller, and department managers to develop and execute contracts, amendments, and bid documents.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement contracts and data analytics, with leadership responsibilities across teams, and a focus on timely contract renewals.

Qualifications

• Nine years of work experience in procurement contracts and contract management databases.
• Alternative: Associate's degree plus seven years in procurement contracts.
• Bachelor's degree plus five years in procurement contracts.
• Master's degree plus four years in procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement processes and coordinate contract documents.
• Maintain contracts and process modifications, extensions, price adjustments.
• Implement procurement policies and supervise staff to ensure compliance.
• Draft and negotiate terms for professional services contracts.
• Lead bid processes, evaluate proposals and select vendors.
• Monitor DBE/MBE/WBE programs and vendor performance.
• Manage contract data, analytics, and reporting.
• Coordinate cross-departmental reviews with Law, Risk, and DPS.
• Oversee contract recordkeeping and renewals to prevent service interruption.
• Prepare financial status reports for capital projects.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Vendor negotiation

Staff supervision

Education

Associate's degree path

Bachelor's degree path

Master's degree path

Job description

The City of Chicago is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage procurement contracts, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with city policies. You will coordinate with DPS, the Comptroller, and department managers to develop and execute contracts, amendments, and bid documents.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement contracts and data analytics, with leadership responsibilities across teams, and a focus on timely contract renewals.