Primary Purpose:

Responsible for developing and managing cooperative contracts awarded for the Choice Partners (CP) program. 

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, public administration, engineering or related field or equivalent work experience


• Professional certification in purchasing preferred or working toward, such as


• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM),


• Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), or


• Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to effectively utilize computers and software including Microsoft Office Suite and other software required by the division


• Ability to organize, prioritize, meet established deadlines and handle multiple tasks


• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records


• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) using proper English grammar


• Ability to speak in public preferred

 

Experience:

• Five years public or private sector purchasing experience


• Experience with cooperative contracting preferred


• Background in one of several areas of expertise such as construction, engineering, materials, furnishings, finishes, HVAC, and/or building envelopes preferred

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage cooperative contracts.


• Act as a point of contact for CP with vendors (and members – as necessary).


• Make or assist with public presentations at CP trainings, seminars, tradeshows, and conferences.


• Conduct detailed interviews of potential vendors and industry leaders as well as end users (members) to ascertain state of the art product standards and best methods.


• Make or assist with post-award orientation meetings for CP awarded vendors to establish lines of communication.


• Work with vendors to develop marketing plans.


• Act as a liaison between members and vendors to resolve issues as necessary.


• Learn and become proficient in the software used in the division.


• Update division software/database with program, member and vendor information.


• Develop specifications for new contracts and scope of work used in solicitation documents.


• Assist with public bid openings.


• Coordinate with CP Client Services Manager to monitor vendor performance.


• Work with CP Contracts Coordinator on timely renewal of annual contracts.


• Coordinate with other contract staff to resolve complex contracting issues.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• Maintain excellent public relations with all parties.


• Be familiar with and assist with duties assigned to other CP staff, as necessary or assigned


• Maintain excellent public relations with all parties.


• Be familiar with and assist with duties assigned to other CP staff, as necessary or assigned by Director or Assistant Director.


• Maintain a positive attitude and a neat and professional appearance that exemplifies confidence and professionalism.


• Perform other duties as assigned.