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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 3 months ago

Contract Specialist II

positionWake County, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$59K/yr - $86K/yr
date4+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking a dynamic individual to join their Agency Financial Services Purchasing and Contracts Section as a Contract Specialist II. This role involves full lifecycle procurement contract management, including preparing specifications, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for full lifecycle procurement contract management (cradle to grave) on behalf of the agency
Holds large scale purchasing responsibilities for the Department of Public Instruction, to include preparing specifications, requests for proposals, and invitations for bids
Helps to draft and manage contracts and may conduct negotiations as needed for a range of solicitations and agreements
Manages outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and early identification of problems that may threaten contractor performance
Manages the department’s contract database, ensuring all contracts have been cataloged and maintained within the system
Monitors existing contracts to track monthly contract status and notifies individuals of pending expirations
Reports to the Procurement Manager and may supervise other procurement staff

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement experienceE-ProcurementNorth Carolina Financial SystemMicrosoft ApplicationsNegotiation skillsTeam collaborationProblem identificationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution
Four years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience
Valid NC Driver's License
Completion of the North Carolina Contract Manager Certification within one (1) year of hire

Preferred

Experience working with E-Procurement and the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)
Experience with personal computers and various software packages (i.e. Microsoft Applications: Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Experience utilizing an automated, electronic procurement system

Company

N.C. Department of Information Technology

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The N.C.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://it.nc.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
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Alysa Kelly
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