BakerRipley · 7 hours ago
Contract Specialist (1160)
Houston, TX
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid LevelBakerRipley is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Houston community through impactful programs and partnerships. The Contracts Specialist will manage the Agency's procurement and contracting processes, ensuring timely processing and adherence to internal policies while developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
CommunitiesConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Analyze, draft, negotiate and administer contracts for the provisions of good and services while always advising on and adhering to the Agency’s internal policies and guidelines
Manage and update contract templates as needed. Ensure correct and current templates are used with applicable terms & conditions
As a member of the Contracts team, develop and update the Agency’s contracting policies and procedures and ensure adherence to Agency policies, procedures and Regulatory requirements
Support the Contracts & Procurement teams informal and formal procurement proposals through entire procurement process from proposal development through to vendor conference, evaluation, negotiation, contract execution and contract summary
Draft, negotiate, and complete contracts to capture the best possible terms and conditions for the Agency
Serve as contract administrator on awarded contracts. Assist internal customers and external parties with contract questions and issues
Manage information flow through contract document management system
Provide contract reports and statistics to management as requested
Ensure compliance with historically underutilized businesses (HUB) and minority and women business enterprises (M/WBE)
Communicate with management regarding workflow status, contract issues, etc
Complete special contract projects as required by management
Develop external relationships to expand knowledge of supply marketplace and internal relationships to understand Agency’s procurement needs
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Contracts & Procurement and/or Director of Contracts & Procurement
Qualification
Required
Analyze, draft, negotiate and administer contracts for the provisions of good and services while always advising on and adhering to the Agency's internal policies and guidelines
Manage and update contract templates as needed. Ensure correct and current templates are used with applicable terms & conditions
Develop and update the Agency's contracting policies and procedures and ensure adherence to Agency policies, procedures and Regulatory requirements
Support the Contracts & Procurement teams informal and formal procurement proposals through entire procurement process from proposal development through to vendor conference, evaluation, negotiation, contract execution and contract summary
Draft, negotiate, and complete contracts to capture the best possible terms and conditions for the Agency
Serve as contract administrator on awarded contracts. Assist internal customers and external parties with contract questions and issues
Manage information flow through contract document management system
Provide contract reports and statistics to management as requested
Ensure compliance with historically underutilized businesses (HUB) and minority and women business enterprises (M/WBE)
Communicate with management regarding workflow status, contract issues, etc
Complete special contract projects as required by management
Develop external relationships to expand knowledge of supply marketplace and internal relationships to understand Agency's procurement needs
Company
BakerRipley
BakerRipley is a non-profit organization that works to keep the place of opportunity for everyone.
Founded in 1907
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
ConstellationLos Defensores
2025-11-20Grant
2024-10-24Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Claudia Aguirre
President & CEO
Evan Peterson
CIO
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