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Cordoba Corporation · 4 hours ago

Senior Contract Administrator (IT Purchasing Specialist)

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California, seeking a Senior Contract Administrator (IT Purchasing Specialist) to join their Education & Facilities Sector. The role involves providing planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for IT purchasing needs in support of the client's Bond Program.

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Responsibilities

Planning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs of the Bond Program
Effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders
Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices
Compliance will all applicable legal requirements and the client's policies/procedures
Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through contract execution, including any required action from the Board of Trustees
Supporting project management staff through the process of soliciting quotes, contract compliance reviews, achieving required approvals, and issuance of purchase orders
Monitoring IT purchasing contracts, purchase orders, solicitations and reporting on status
Utilizing the District’s ERP (currently SAP), the Bond Program’s Project Management Information System (currently Proliance, soon to be Trimble Unity Construct), and other internal access database systems
Coordination with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC), Department of General Services (DGS), other eligible cooperative purchasing organizations, and other partner public agencies to maximize the client’s use of external contracts that specifically beneficial for IT purchasing needs
Any other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Contracts

Qualification

IT purchasing experienceSAP proficiencyProcurement knowledgeSoftware licensing modelsMicrosoft ExcelContract management certificationManage prioritiesCommunication skillsPositive work ethicFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual)
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands
Demonstrate a reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with electronic bidding platforms, specifically PlanetBids
Certificate related to Public Purchasing or Contract Management
Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes
Knowledge of California Community College Codes
Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)

Benefits

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans
Vision insurance
Paid AD&D and life insurance
401k with an industry leading employer match
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
9 paid holidays
Other forms of paid time off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement
Dependent care reimbursement
Commuter benefit plans
Employee assistance program
Well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being

Company

Cordoba Corporation

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Cordoba Corporation is an engineering, programing, and construction management firm.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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George Pla
President & Chief Executive Officer
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