Director of Contracts and Procurement

First 5 Alameda County•Alameda, CA

2d•$140,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Contracts and Procurement leads the Agency's contracting and procurement functions, ensuring contracts are managed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with applicable laws and funding requirements. This role oversees procurement operations, contract administration, policy development, and process improvements that support Agency goals and responsible stewardship of public resources. Working closely with leadership and program teams, the Director helps build strong contracting systems that support services for children and families.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement, contracting, or contract administration, public administration, or a closely related field in a public or private organization.
Three (3) years in a supervisory, management, or lead capacity.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with major coursework in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, law, contract management, supply chain management or a closely related field.
A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Additional relevant work experience may be substituted to meet the college coursework/bachelor's degree standard.
Travel within Alameda County as necessary to carry out job duties and occasional travel outside Alameda County as required.
Occasional attendance at evening, off-site, or community meetings.
Compliance with Agency confidentiality, ethics, conflict-of-interest, and background requirements, as applicable.
All First 5 employees must live and work in California.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public-sector procurement, contracting, or contract administration
Experience with grant-funded programs, federally funded contracts, or highly regulated funding environments
Experience with health, human services, early childhood, education, nonprofit, or community-based service contracts
Experience implementing or improving procurement, contract management, workflow, reporting, or records management systems
Experience presenting procurement or contracting matters to executive leadership, boards, commissions, auditors, or governing bodies
Professional certification such as CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, CPCM, or equivalent is desirable

Responsibilities

Lead the Agency's procurement, contracting, and contract administration functions.
Develop and improve contracting policies, procedures, systems, templates, and tools.
Oversee competitive procurements, contract negotiations, contract execution, and vendor management.
Partner with leadership, and internal teams to develop effective contracting strategies and support Agency priorities.
Monitor contract performance, compliance, budgets, and reporting while identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, funding requirements, and audit standards.
Supervise, mentor, and develop contracts and procurement staff while providing guidance and training across the Agency.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
$1,500 credit per year to spend on benefits
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employer Paid & Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans including the ACERA Pension Plan
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Paid vacation
Paid time off
Sick time
17 paid holidays including the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as paid time off