What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Officer position at Chesterfield County?
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Economics, Public Relations, or related field; two years of experience in public sector procurement; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. State or National Procurement Certification is highly preferred. The individual must be able to manage multiple projects/tasks in a high-volume work environment and have the ability to meet required deadlines to ensure continuity of County operations. Exceptional and professional customer service skills are imperative. Ability to use a variety of information technology systems to perform daily tasks. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Manages the overall contract administration process for assigned commodities. The contract administration process includes coordination of contract kick-off meetings, communication with assigned department contract managers as well as suppliers, education of stakeholders on key contract terms and appropriate utilization, monitoring of performance, resolution of non-performance, cure and termination as necessary. This position will also be responsible for planning, coordinating, and processing renewals, amendments, and modifications to existing contracts in a timely manner. Perform other work as required.
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Procurement
Manages the overall contract administration process for assigned commodities. The contract administration process includes coordination of contract kick-off meetings, communication with assigned department contract managers as well as suppliers, education of stakeholders on key contract terms and appropriate utilization, monitoring of performance, resolution of non-performance, cure and termination as necessary. This position will also be responsible for planning, coordinating, and processing renewals, amendments, and modifications to existing contracts in a timely manner. Perform other work as required.
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Procurement