Contract Officer, Capital Procurement (2 POSITIONS)

Georgetown University

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Georgetown is seeking a Contract Officer, Capital Procurement to draft, review and approve supplier contracts and master agreements, as well as guide GU stakeholders through the contracts process with the goal of minimizing risk and liability in accordance with University policy and audit requirements. This role works with the Executive Director, Director of Strategic Sourcing, and Senior Contract Officer to ensure University procurements are aligned with University strategic goals. Additionally, this role will be responsible for training, supervising, and providing professional development to Contract Managers and Administrators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related field from an accredited college or university
At least 5 years of experience in contract drafting, review and negotiations
4+ years of experience in contract review, business operations, or a related area
Ability to get to the root cause of problems quickly and find ways to resolve them either individually, within a team, and/or across disciplines
Ability to take findings and make sustainable change/improvements
Demonstrated experience in supervision of interns
Expertise with procurement concepts, practices, and procedures, especially in the area of contracts
Ability to work under multiple deadlines across varying stakeholder teams and interests
Proficiency in standard Google Suite, Microsoft Office products, virtual collaboration platforms and ERP systems (i.e. Zoom, Workday, Cognos, etc.)
Strong foundation to be self-motivated and work as part of a team
High attention to detail
Presentation and communication skills to present data and build relationships across various stakeholder groups
Ability to train others in similar skillsets
Applicants must submit a cover letter and a resume in order to be considered for this position

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Contract Review experience in construction and capital projects, especially in a university setting
Data Analytics including Tableau, Looker Studio, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

Draft, review and approve supplier contracts and master agreements
Guide GU stakeholders through the contracts process with the goal of minimizing risk and liability in accordance with University policy and audit requirements
Work with the Executive Director, Director of Strategic Sourcing, and Senior Contract Officer to ensure University procurements are aligned with University strategic goals
Train, supervise, and provide professional development to Contract Managers and Administrators
Liaise directly with contract initiators within Georgetown’s large portfolio of Capital Projects and Construction
Work with other members of Georgetown Procurement Services on reviewing contracts and related policies and processes, conducting audits, and developing/delivering training material