Purchasing - Construction Contract Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Construction Contract Specialist to join our team at Union County Public Schools. The Contract Construction Specialist will be responsible for managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services necessary for the school's operations. Key responsibilities include: Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings. Negotiating prices, terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best deals. Create bid schedules, update bidder's lists and prepare bid documents for electronic disbursement to potential bidders. Open and evaluate bids, create bid tabulations, make recommendation of award. Issue RFQs for professional services, and RFPs for general services, and support department during evaluation and award process
Requirements
- Associate's degree in public or business administration or related field.
- Two (2) years of procurement experience or related profession
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience in procurement field that provides evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be successful in performing the position's duties and responsibilities may be considered.
- Candidates who do not currently hold a Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification will be required to obtain it within five years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings.
- Negotiating prices, terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best deals.
- Create bid schedules, update bidder's lists and prepare bid documents for electronic disbursement to potential bidders.
- Open and evaluate bids, create bid tabulations, make recommendation of award.
- Issue RFQs for professional services, and RFPs for general services, and support department during evaluation and award process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
