Job Details: Director Contract Administration and Procurement, Austin/TX

Job Title:	Director Contract Administration and Procurement, Austin/TX
Job ID:	581
Company:	Connecttel
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	Negotiable
Skills:	Director and Procure* and administ* and contract* and purchas* and sedentary*
Date Posted:	May-06-08

We are looking for a Director Contract Administration and Procurement, Austin/TX.

Candidates should posses the following minimum knowledge and skills:

Position: Director,
Location: Austin (surrounding)
TERM: Permanent Placement

Summary of Responsibilities:

·Responsible for planning, managing and controlling the operations of the Purchasing and Contract Administration

·Department including all purchasing, contracting, cost and price analysis, and vendor liaison activities.

·Ensures that procurement, contracting and related activities are carried out in accordance with all applicable organizational and governmental policies and standards.

·Responsible for developing and implementing procurement and contract administration methods and procedures and personally contributing to the planning, source selection and negotiation process involved in complex or large procurement packages, delegating specific responsibilities to subordinates and negotiating contracs for goods and/or services.

Essential Job Functions:

·Directs and oversees the work of a department or program.

·Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff.

·Reviews and approves staff timesheets and leave requests.

·Ensures purchasing and contract administration activities are in compliance with policies & procedures.

·Recommends new or revised procedures and processes to enhance the effectiveness of procurement and contracting practices.

·Manages procurement and contract administration operations and the professional development of department personnel.

·Develops and negotiates contracts and purchase orders for goods and services.

·Analyzes supply markets for the purchase of goods & services, maintaining ready supplies for high expenditure items.

·Works with management to seek strategic sourcing partners and to develop procurement strategies which are cost effective.

·Creates requests for proposals, solicits suppliers, and evaluates offers.

·Negotiates contracts & in collaboration with business managers actively manages supplier performance.

·Develops and tracks key metrics to monitor department performance in achievement of department and company goals.

·Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

·Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or six years, applicable experience is required.

·Minimum of 8 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience in purchasing or contract administration

·Minimum of 5 years experience in a managerial role Sedentary work.

Apply online with salary requirements, references, and availability at,
http://www.itcareerlink.com/6956804_23275.htm

Thank you,

Location: [rss]	US-TX-Austin
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:	jobs@connecttel.com
URL:	http://www.itcareerlink.com/6956804_23275.htm

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