Strategic Contract Manager – Asset Management

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin seeks a procurement professional to develop, implement, and monitor operational processes, procedures and related systems in support of departmental buying, contracting and grant activities.

The role evaluates business process effectiveness, researches contract management strategies, and negotiates grants and contracts with performance measures, terms and conditions, penalties and incentives and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors operational processes, procedures and related systems in support of departmental buying, contracting and/or grant activities.
• Evaluates business process effectiveness and efficiency and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Researches and designs contract management strategies that meet business needs.
• Develops and negotiates grants and contracts to include performance measures, terms and conditions, penalties and incentives and cost savings.
• Reviews, revises and re-negotiates existing and expiring contracts for performance measures, cost reductions, consolidation opportunities and materials management.
• Monitors and audits contract expenditures and/or infrastructure usage activities.
• Manages the implementation of contracts, to include instructing the end user, monitoring results and arbitrating disputes.
• Reviews and approves reports regarding contractor performance, supply chain status, contract expenditures, purchase history, etc. for reporting to management, team members and customers.
• Oversees the development of management and productivity reports, studies and analyses.
• Ensures compliance of grants and contracts with the terms and conditions and all applicable City of Austin, state and federal requirements.
• Represents the department to state agencies, city officials, vendors, contractors, community interest groups, and other stakeholders.

Job description

City of Austin seeks a procurement professional to develop, implement, and monitor operational processes, procedures and related systems in support of departmental buying, contracting and grant activities.

The role evaluates business process effectiveness, researches contract management strategies, and negotiates grants and contracts with performance measures, terms and conditions, penalties and incentives and cost savings.