Senior Procurement & Contract Specialist

TrulyHired; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the District's contracting and procurement needs. You will prepare contracts, select and award contracts, monitor performance, and oversee closeouts in accordance with laws, policies, and procedures.

Reporting to the Purchasing Director, the role requires significant purchasing experience in a business office, plus knowledge of contract law and procurement regulations. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five or more years in a business office, including purchasing experience.
• Certification CPPB/CPPO/CPM with eight or more years in purchasing.
• Masters in Business Administration or Public Administration preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and Board policies.
• Experience reviewing or administering contracts in a public procurement setting.

Responsibilities

• Manages and prepares renewal contracts for goods and services purchased through the District's solicitation process.
• Develops renewal contract administration plans from original RFP for selected key contracts.
• Maintains knowledge of the Official Code of Georgia pertaining to procurement, bidding, and contracting.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with schools, departments, and vendors.
• Coordinates bid processes, bids, RFPs, and contract awards in accordance with district policies.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation strategies

Analytical thinking

Communication

Vendor relations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

CPPB/CPPO/CPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the District's contracting and procurement needs. You will prepare contracts, select and award contracts, monitor performance, and oversee closeouts in accordance with laws, policies, and procedures.

Reporting to the Purchasing Director, the role requires significant purchasing experience in a business office, plus knowledge of contract law and procurement regulations. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for success.