Lead Commodity Contract Officer and Project Manager

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

396d • $70,000 - $74,595

About The Position

The Lead Commodity Contract Officer and Project Manager at James Madison University is responsible for providing project leadership in procurement activities related to various services, including VIVA and Library services. This role involves negotiating complex contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement laws, and facilitating projects with cross-functional teams to achieve the university's fiscal and operational goals.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Strong reporting and analytic skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to gather and analyze data quickly
• Ability to remain flexible with changing demands
• Project management experience
• Progressive procurement experience
• Experience with purchasing services and negotiating contracts
• Experience facilitating cross-functional groups
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in MS Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

• CPPB or other professional Buyer Certification
• Experience with IT risk mitigation processes
• Experience in training and process documentation
• Fluency in PowerPoint, Outlook, PeopleSoft, Teams, eVA, and Cobblestone

Responsibilities

• Provide project management skills to plan activities, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure timelines are met.
• Maintain subject matter expertise related to assigned commodities.
• Assist Team Manager with staff training, process documentation, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed of project progress and issues through regular communication.
• Represent the university on internal/external teams and training activities.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication to all project stakeholders.
• Organize complex project activities and establish appropriate timelines.
• Assist in research and problem resolution during projects.
• Maintain knowledge of procurement processes, internal procedures, and sourcing methodologies.
• Make strategic decisions regarding projects and contract sourcing.
• Facilitate procurements and contract negotiations per applicable rules and regulations.
• Advocate for vendors certified by VDSBSD.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave
• 19 paid holidays a year
• Affordable health insurance
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Work-life balance and integration program
• Tuition Waiver Program for undergraduate and graduate courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed