Posting number: 27-00158
Department: Procurement
Job classification: Contract Officer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Purchasing
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Economics, Public Relations, or related field; two years of experience in public sector procurement; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. State or National Procurement Certification is highly preferred. The individual must be able to manage multiple projects/tasks in a high-volume work environment and have the ability to meet required deadlines to ensure continuity of County operations. Exceptional and professional customer service skills are imperative. Ability to use a variety of information technology systems to perform daily tasks. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Manages the overall contract administration process for assigned commodities. The contract administration process includes coordination of contract kick-off meetings, communication with assigned department contract managers as well as suppliers, education of stakeholders on key contract terms and appropriate utilization, monitoring of performance, resolution of non-performance, cure and termination as necessary. This position will also be responsible for planning, coordinating, and processing renewals, amendments, and modifications to existing contracts in a timely manner. Perform other work as required.
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Procurement
Chesterfield County is a local government adjacent to Richmond, VA with a population of approximately 350,000, encompassing 436 square miles. We provide a wide range of award winning municipal programs and services including public safety, health and welfare, parks and recreation, cultural activities, community development, water and wastewater services, and public health. Programs and services are delivered in a variety of ways - in person, on-line, by telephone and mail, via print and electronic media, as well as physical facilities (parks, libraries, airport, etc.) through a diverse and talented workforce. Chesterfield is truly a great place to live, work and play and our strength is reflected in the insightfulness, generosity and diversity of its community members.
