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Title: Contracts Administrator II
Company: CapMetro
Location: Austin, Texas
Job Status: Full-time
Job ID: 177857
Website: http://www.capmetro.org
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Contracts Administrator II reports directly to the Manager, Procurement. This position is responsible for the purchase of high dollar supplies, equipment, services and construction through formal solicitation methods (IFB, RFP, SOQ) using public purchasing policy and procedures.

Administer resulting contracts through closure. Work independently on multiple complex projects. Negotiate the most complex contracts, contract renewals, amendments and plan changes.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree in purchasing or a related field. Related experience may be substituted on a one-for-one basis up to four (4) years.

  • (CPM) Certified Purchasing Manager, (CPCM) Certified Purchasing Contracts Manager, (CPPO) Certified Public Procurement Officer, (APDP) Acquisition Professional in Supply Management or similar certification preferred but must obtain within one (1) year of employment.

  • Three (3) years of procurement experience including either three (3) years in government or transit related field using formal solicitation methods and contract administration; or three (3) years supervisory experience in Procurement or directly related field.

  • Recent experience using personal computer for data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of public purchasing methods and procedures. Familiarity with the Federal Transit Administration’s Circular 4220.1F and Chapter 451 of the Texas Transportation Code is preferred.

  • Ability to compile and analyze data and make complex estimations.

  • Ability to negotiate effectively, to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and to use tact and diplomacy when working with internal customers and vendors.

  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally and to produce documents using proper sentence structure, grammar and punctuation.

  • Ability to maintain fiduciary obligation when handling materials and information of a confidential nature.

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