CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR (CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICE) SEIU 73

Cook County•Chicago, IL

3h•$44•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Deputy Procurement Officer, performs specialized and standard procurement activities. Leads the evaluation of proposals and prepares County competitive solicitations, invitation for bids and other procurements, as well as performs contract negotiations for professional services and strategic sourcing meetings. Participates in special projects/initiatives under the supervision of a senior staff/manager. Conducts market research, best practices investigations, and industry trends analyses for specific procurement and contracting efforts. Solicits/reviews vendor performance information, using department compliance with specific strategic contracts, and spend patterns to make recommendations for the development of future procurement strategy. Develops and reviews specifications and statement of work/scope of services for competitive solicitations. Assists with the development of presentations and workshops regarding procurement solicitations, specifications and contracting topics. Performs reviews and develops and updates solicitation and contract related information in various systems/applications including Oracle EBS. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of contract development, negotiation principles and practices as well as the legal aspects of procurement contracts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other County standard software products.
Knowledge of federal, state and county procurement laws/regulations and procedures.
General knowledge of strategic sourcing and coordination of multi-agency procurements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong customer service, organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to compile and review vendor performance information.
Skill in reviewing department compliance and spend patterns and make recommendations for the development of future procurement strategy.
Ability to prepare competitive solicitations and contracts and monitor market trends.
Ability to plan and coordinate pre-proposal/bid meetings and related procurement activities and assist in market research and best practices investigations.
Ability to assist with the development of presentations and workshops regarding procurement/contracting topics.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree and Four (4) years in procurement/purchasing is required.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and Two (2) years in procurement/purchasing is required.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year in public procurement and negotiations.
Experience utilizing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system such as Oracle and/or e-procurement systems such as Bonfire or Adobe Acrobat.
Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP).

Responsibilities

Performs specialized and standard procurement activities.
Leads the evaluation of proposals
Prepares County competitive solicitations, invitation for bids and other procurements
Performs contract negotiations for professional services and strategic sourcing meetings.
Participates in special projects/initiatives under the supervision of a senior staff/manager.
Conducts market research, best practices investigations, and industry trends analyses for specific procurement and contracting efforts.
Solicits/reviews vendor performance information, using department compliance with specific strategic contracts, and spend patterns to make recommendations for the development of future procurement strategy.
Develops and reviews specifications and statement of work/scope of services for competitive solicitations.
Assists with the development of presentations and workshops regarding procurement solicitations, specifications and contracting topics.
Performs reviews and develops and updates solicitation and contract related information in various systems/applications including Oracle EBS.
Performs other duties as assigned.