Contract Manager

Candidates MUST be local to Austin, TX, be willing to work onsite and complete an onsite interview. Contract Manage rTerms: 10 Mo CT (potential to extend) Location: On-site 4-5 days/week, Austin, TX 7874 Pay Rate: $40 c2c Ma Interview Process: 1 round of interview (on-site) Job Responsibilities In this role, the individual will perform advanced (senior-level) IT sourcing work through the DIR Cooperative Contracts program supporting the mission critical functions of the agency’s IT procurements. Opportunities also include work coordinating sourcing for large scope, high-dollar, and/or multi-award contracts by defining requirements and developing, and evaluating, as well as documenting and implementing process improvements, developing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Duties include sourcing IT commodities and equipment of a specialized or complex nature, including Information Technology related goods and services; complies with current purchasing policies and regulations and ensures state procurement procedures are followed. Additionally, this resource may perform prioritization of work streams and setting standards for achieving IT sourcing operational goals. This is an opportunity to work under limited direction from the Vendor Management and Sourcing Section Director with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Coordinates IT sourcing activities in accordance with agency policy, state laws and regulations through DIR Cooperative Contracts program on behalf of the Vendor Management and Sourcing sect ion. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving sourcing and vendor management program goals; ensures compliance with current procurement and contracting policies, regulations, and procedures. Prepares solicitation to include but not limited to requirements for scope of work, specifications, and conditions for new contracts; oversees the distribution and receiving of quote requests to vendors. Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to Vendor Management and Sourcing management and the TxDOT Procurement Divis ion. Assist in providing customer consultation, evaluates customer requirements, and advises in the development of specifications to achieve optimal balance between best value and cost savings; includes conducting customer workgroups to gather input for use in developing requirements. Qualifications Must Have: 8+ Years of Experience in developing and implementing sourcing and vendor management-related processes, participating in, and developing solicitations, managing procurement projects, interacting with business units and legal counsel, conducting vendor discussions, and developing and administering contracts. In-depth knowledge of state of Texas procurement laws, regulations, procedures, and contract management guidelines. Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, purchasing sources, prices, market factors, product characteristics and technical specifications. Knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques, of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor’s performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of federal or state funds. Knowledge of sourcing and vendor management principles. In-depth experience in and knowledge of information technology procurement and contract management/negotiations and its application in the public sector and all customer segments (e.g., state agency, universities, counties, cities, and independent school districts). Preferred: 8+ years of experience in the public sector and all customer segments. #J-18808-Ljbffr