CONTRACT MANAGER

Contract Manager

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by October 22, 2026.

Position Information

Posting Number - S-3987

Position Number - 00420

Type of Recruitment - External

Position Title - Contract Manager

Position Summary - Responsible for all activities concerning the purchase of complex commodity assignments of material and service for the operation of the university. Responsibilities include assignments of major contracts and significant authority to independently make purchasing decisions for the university. Serves as support and backup to the Director of Contracting & Purchasing.

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience that equates to four years, preferably in business administration, legal studies, contracting or a closely related field. At least 3 years' experience of a qualifying nature. Ability to perform complex financial analysis. Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills. Strong analytical skills, sound decision making skills. Demonstrated negotiation skills/confidence. Ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships. Demonstrated ability to project a positive attitude through excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or related field. 5 or more years of experience of a qualifying nature. Certification in the procurement field (CPM, CPPB, etc.). Experience in public construction procurement. Experience in contract management (including training of others). Experience with Uniform Guidance procurement requirements. Technical experience with a modern ERP including procurement and contract management systems.

Duties & Responsibilities - Prepares and reviews contracts (including independent contracts), processes RFP's and purchase orders. Ensures compliance with contracting authority on the University Contract Review Policy and Process. Trains CMU faculty and staff with contracting authority on the Contract Review Policy and Process. Supports the administration and optimization of procurement and contracting technology platforms and ensure related business processes and policies are in alignment with the technology platforms. Coordinates Contracting and Purchasing Services ERP technical/programming needs between areas and ERP functional analyst. Oversees Contract renewal process to ensure timely renewals in compliance with contractual requirements. Liaison functions between Purchasing, Facilities Management, and campus departments for construction/renovation projects. Investigates and negotiates conflict resolution regarding claims related to delivery, invoicing or vendor non-performance. Works with the Director of Contracting & Purchasing Services to develop, review/revise administrative and purchasing procedures to ensure efficient department operations. Oversees Conflict of Interest policy and disclosure statement process. Monitors and coordinates grant funded activities as they relate to purchasing. Acts as liaison with other departments supporting and managing grants. Ensures University is current with all purchasing trends. Monitors and communicates applicable local, state, and federal statutes and administrative regulations to ensure compliance. Meets with departments and end users to develop professional relationships and to provide education. Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised - Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence.

Employee Group - Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range - $72,000 - $87,000

Division - Finance and Administrative Services

Department - Contracting & Purchasing Services

Position Status - Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status - Full-Time

FTE - 1.0

Position Type - 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule - M-F 8 am-5 pm, other times as needed.

Location - Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU - Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards - Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

EEO Statement - CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. If you wish to see "Know Your Rights" posters, please click here. CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io