Sr. Procurement Contract Administrator

University of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

University Financial Services is comprised of a diverse group of experts in multiple fields. Our passion is working together and collaborating with other departments to reduce the administrative burden on Faculty and Staff so that they can focus on supporting the education of our students. We strive to be a trusted and innovative partner delivering exemplary administrative services in support of the DU community. Position Summary: The Senior Contract Administrator coordinates the work of the contract management team, thoughtfully managing the contract queue in order to review contracts in a timely manner, schedule time to test new functionality and answer questions regarding system functionality and internal contract policy.

Requirements

Strong understanding of contract review processes
Strong understanding of university and governmental policies and regulations
Understanding of business processes and systems; knowledge of internal controls and ability to enhance and maintain a strong internal control environment
Able to implement and enforce policy in a respectful and customer service-oriented manner; demonstrated focus on compliance as well as customer service
Must be comfortable say ‘no’ when appropriate
Strong understanding of legal contract review, procurement principles and practices, and procurement negotiation methods.
Understanding and appreciation for automation and the use of technology as an enabler of high-quality services and performance levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of higher education culture, governance, structures and mission.
Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Three to five (3-5) years of procurement, contract management/administration, paralegal

Nice To Haves

Experience with Procurement to Pay platforms such as Jaggaer, Coupa, Unimarket
Bachelor’s Degree in related field i.e., business administration, procurement management, paralegal, contract law or related field
Experience writing and supporting contracts.
Five to seven (5-7) years of procurement, contract management/administration, paralegal experience
Experience working in higher education.
Experience writing, negotiating, and auditing complex contractual agreements ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

Oversee the review of 1300-1500 contracts annually
Serves as first point of contact for issues related to contract review including departmental non-compliance, contract review timing, DU business community concerns.
Provides strategic guidance for enhancements to the departmental and University-wide processes and procedures.
Guide the day-to-day activities of the contract management team
Oversee the training for new contract administrators
Serve as the subject manager expert for all contract module related questions within the campus wide Procure to Pay system.
Review proposed, revised and current contracts for risk management, insurance, indemnification, worker classification, intellectual property, data owner, and data security issues to ensure adherence with contract requirements.
Prepare analyses and reports to evaluate system efficiencies, suggesting improvements as need
Responsible for preparing management reports regarding the contract management process and university-wide spending
Provide guidance and direction to improve contract legal compliance and risk management mitigation including the development and delivery of training.
Maintains current knowledge of university initiatives that affect procurement contractual agreements and communicates to stakeholders and implementing change as needed.
Help test new system functionality.
Assess the benefit of new enhancements.