Ledgent Technology · 15 hours ago
Contracts & Procurement Manager (Public Sector)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expLedgent Technology is assisting a client in hiring a Contracts & Procurement Manager to work onsite in Irvine, CA. The role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the Contracts and Procurement Department, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and leading a small team in the procurement process.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Melanie Delaney
Responsibilities
Demonstrates strong leadership and managerial competencies, including integrity, accountability, communication skills, and commitment to teamwork and excellence in responsibilities such as selecting, mentoring, coaching, supervising, motivating, and training of the contracts and procurement administration team members
Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the procurement process including the development and review of procurement and contract documents, interpretation of policies and procedures, and contract administration efforts
Proactively monitors and maintains compliance with Agencies' policies and procedures, contracting standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the administration of public agency contracts
Reviews terms and conditions of standard contract forms to ensure compliance with current legal requirements and Agencies' policies and directions. Collaborates with legal counsel as needed
Manages and provides direction for the continuous improvement in staff's productivity and efficiency, including standardizing procedures, automating boilerplate documents, and providing training to Agencies' staff as needed
Interviews and selects employees; prepares and presents employee performance evaluations; recommends classification and compensation changes; and recommends and implements disciplinary measures
Informs management staff about current issues and future plans related to the development of procurement and contract documents, and related policies, programs, and standards
Analyzes and recommends language to be used in Board reports requesting authorization of contracts, amendments, change orders, and similar actions
Manages and participates in the preparation of financial and administrative reports for upper management
Represents the Agencies at external business conferences including participating as a panel speaker and/or presenting Agencies procurement process to the vendor community
Reviews all work products submitted by procurement staff to ensure consistent content and compliance with procurement policies and procedures
Assists procurement staff with complex negotiations to minimize risks to Agencies
Provides back-up to the Director, Contracts and Procurement in the administration and management of the department as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in contract development and administration
Three years of previous management experience
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License
Contract administration and procurement principles, practices, and standards
Contractual terms and conditions, including insurance standards, and bid and performance bond requirements
Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements relative to public contracts and procurement methods
Negotiating methods
Principles and practices of supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation and discipline
Basic accounting methods and practices
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to lead and motivate staff and other parties to adhere to contract policies and standards
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret contract and procurement policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with staff, management, Board members, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Preferred
Three years of previous management experience
Additional training, coursework, education, or certification in management of business contracts, contract law, procurement and related practices
Contracts and procurement manager - public procurement experience
Company
Ledgent Technology
Ledgent Technology, a business line of Roth Staffing Companies, utilizes proven processes and their robust professional network to place qualified technology professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, direct-hire roles and project teams throughout the US.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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