Contract Specialist II

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

This is a REPOST of position 60010093. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. The Contract Specialist is responsible for full lifecycle procurement contract management (cradle to grave”) on behalf of the agency. The position holds large scale purchasing responsibilities for the Department of Public Instruction, to include preparing specifications, requests for proposals, and invitations for bids. The contract specialist helps to draft and manage contracts and may conduct negotiations as needed for a range of solicitations and agreements. The position manages outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and early identification of problems that may threaten contractor performance. The position manages the department’s contract database, ensuring all contracts have been cataloged and maintained within the system. The position also monitors existing contracts to track monthly contract status and notifies individuals of pending expirations. The position reports to the Procurement Manager and may supervise other procurement staff.

Requirements

• Valid NC Driver’s License.
• Completion of the North Carolina Contract Manager Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with E-Procurement and the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).
• Experience with personal computers and various software packages (i.e. Microsoft Applications: Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Experience utilizing an automated, electronic procurement system.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full lifecycle procurement contract management (cradle to grave”) on behalf of the agency.
• Preparing specifications, requests for proposals, and invitations for bids.
• Draft and manage contracts and may conduct negotiations as needed for a range of solicitations and agreements.
• Manages outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and early identification of problems that may threaten contractor performance.
• Manages the department’s contract database, ensuring all contracts have been cataloged and maintained within the system.
• Monitors existing contracts to track monthly contract status and notifies individuals of pending expirations.
• Reports to the Procurement Manager and may supervise other procurement staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees