Strategic Government Procurement & Contracts Lead

Dayton Area School Consortium; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Area School Consortium is seeking a procurement professional to handle sourcing, contracting, and supplier relations. The role focuses on managing bids, contracts, and internal workflows to support district operations.

You will design and monitor KPI dashboards, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and contribute to diversity inclusion efforts while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders across the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field; plus 5 years in governmental procurement and contracting.
• Knowledge of government purchasing operations and contracting laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and negotiate fairly and efficiently.
• Experience with procurement software and online bidding platforms.
• Strong ethics and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing specifications, agenda packages, and exhibits as required.
• Review bids for conformity to requirements and assist in selecting acceptable bids.
• Manage contracts, procurement documents, reports, and KPI-related initiatives.
• Advise internal customers on procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist in formulating purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain contract and contractor databases; communicate with stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Government procurement

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Vendor relations

Communication (oral/written)

Policy interpretation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

FMS

Bid systems

Online procurement systems

Job description

Dayton Area School Consortium is seeking a procurement professional to handle sourcing, contracting, and supplier relations. The role focuses on managing bids, contracts, and internal workflows to support district operations.

You will design and monitor KPI dashboards, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and contribute to diversity inclusion efforts while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders across the district.