Contract Manager II
Harris County Department of Education
Houston, TX 77055
$72,514 - $88,975 a year
Description
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for developing and managing cooperative contracts awarded for the Choice Partners (CP) program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, public administration, engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
- Professional certification in purchasing preferred or working toward, such as
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM),
- Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), or
- Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to effectively utilize computers and software including Microsoft Office Suite and other software required by the division
- Ability to organize, prioritize, meet established deadlines and handle multiple tasks
- Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) using proper English grammar
- Ability to speak in public preferred
Experience:
- Five years public or private sector purchasing experience
- Experience with cooperative contracting preferred
- Background in one of several areas of expertise such as construction, engineering, materials, furnishings, finishes, HVAC, and/or building envelopes preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage cooperative contracts.
- Act as a point of contact for CP with vendors (and members – as necessary).
- Make or assist with public presentations at CP trainings, seminars, tradeshows, and conferences.
- Conduct detailed interviews of potential vendors and industry leaders as well as end users (members) to ascertain state of the art product standards and best methods.
- Make or assist with post-award orientation meetings for CP awarded vendors to establish lines of communication.
- Work with vendors to develop marketing plans.
- Act as a liaison between members and vendors to resolve issues as necessary.
- Learn and become proficient in the software used in the division.
- Update division software/database with program, member and vendor information.
- Develop specifications for new contracts and scope of work used in solicitation documents.
- Assist with public bid openings.
- Coordinate with CP Client Services Manager to monitor vendor performance.
- Work with CP Contracts Coordinator on timely renewal of annual contracts.
- Coordinate with other contract staff to resolve complex contracting issues.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain excellent public relations with all parties.
- Be familiar with and assist with duties assigned to other CP staff, as necessary or assigned
- Maintain excellent public relations with all parties.
- Be familiar with and assist with duties assigned to other CP staff, as necessary or assigned by Director or Assistant Director.
- Maintain a positive attitude and a neat and professional appearance that exemplifies confidence and professionalism.
- Perform other duties as assigned.