Sourcing and Contract Administrator - Buyer 2, State Program Admin Sr, or Acquisition Mgmt Spec

Sourcing And Contract Administrator

The Office of State Procurement (OSP) Acquisitions unit is seeking to fill a Sourcing and Contract Administrator position to provide leadership and service to government entities with respect to the acquisition of approximately 2 billion in goods and general services in a social and environmentally responsible fashion. Job duties include, but are not limited to :

• With the direction of the supervisor, plan, develop, implement, and administrate phases of the acquisition process. This includes determining acquisition needs, conducting research, developing specifications, determining the most appropriate acquisition method, establishing and advertising acquisition documents, evaluating responses, participating in negotiations, and administering the acquisition throughout the term of the contract.
• Provide quality customer service to government entities and other clients to ensure that needs are met and problems are resolved in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in activities that enhances the acquisition process by supporting agency management, team members, political subdivisions, and others through the provision of value-added procurement services.
• Participate in activities, such as task forces and special project teams to enhance the internal operation of the Office of State Procurement and the Department.

The position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy for details.

Minimum Qualifications

Buyer 2

State Program Admin Senior

Acquisition Mgmt Spec

Preferred Qualifications

Buyer 2

State Program Admin Sr

Acquisition Mgmt Spec

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank and employment reference checks (where applicable) prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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