Senior Contract Specialist

Senior Contracts Specialist

Under general direction of the Hays County Purchasing Agent, the Senior Contracts Specialist performs contract management work involving and evaluating a broad range of County contracts and a variety of procurement functions within the Purchasing Department. Performs highly complex (senior level) contract management work. Works under general supervision, with considerate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may work more independently and may facilitate various procurement related events.

Responsibilities

• Assists in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to provide guidance regarding procurement and contract policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Demonstrates understanding of the components of the formal procurement and contract management process.
• Formal Procurement Process:
  • Coordinates with departments to develop solicitations scope of work, qualifications, and evaluation criteria and scoring.
  • Advertises all formal bids according to the appropriate public notices.
• Prepares addenda
• Maintains and updates procurement calendar with all applicable dates.
• Evaluates all bids/proposals submitted for responsiveness
• Reviews all bids for mathematical accuracy
• Conduct reference checks, verify applicable licenses and qualifications for responsive bidders and provide results to the evaluation committee.
• Coordinates and participates in procurement meetings: Evaluation Committee Procedures, Pre-Bid Meetings, and Pre-Construction Meetings.
• Contract Management Process:
  • Posts contract award on procurement websites.
  • Enters executed contracts and required documents into New World Contract Module
  • Gathers all procurement file documents and finalizes the procurement file
  • Continually reviews, manages and monitors the contract information.
  • Coordinates with stakeholders and contractors for contract renewals.
  • Assists in monitoring contracts and communicates with stakeholders on completion dates, amendments for extension, and documents needed for contract completion.
  • Assists departments with preparing annual contracts and with Commissioners Court approval and execution.
  • Coordinates with legal on contract boilerplate language, and other contract documents.
  • Maintains and uploads all relevant documentation of performance issues and resolutions, including unsuccessful attempts to communicate with the contractor.
  • Performs quality control reviews to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Assists in the billing process by ensuring all contract terms and pricing is accurate.
• Serves as a liaison with contract providers to ensure participation is consistent with program, legal, and fiscal requirements.
• Supervises the Contract Specialist
• Responds to telephone and email inquiries from individuals with questions about purchasing regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years' experience working with procurement and contracts.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Ability to obtain the Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) Certification, or the Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) Certification. Current Class C Driver's License. Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for any certifications.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.