Contract Specialist II

State of North Carolina•301 N Wilmington Street Wake, NC

7d•$60,881 - $91,059•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Serve as a Contract Specialist with large scale purchasing responsibilities for multiple divisions of the Department of Public Instruction.
Manage the departments contract database and ensure all contracts have been entered into the system.
Monitor contracts, send notification of expiring contracts, and run monthly Contract Status Reports.
Facilitate all contract management functions with internal and external departments including outside vendors.
Manage 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.