VCCS Shared Services Center
Senior Contracts Officer
VCCS Shared Services Center, Daleville, Virginia, United States, 24083
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VCCS Shared Services Center provided pay range This range is provided by VCCS Shared Services Center. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $68,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
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Under their direct supervisor, the Senior Contract Officer (SPO) procures a wide variety of goods and services for the 23 VCCS colleges, the System Office and the Shared Services Center. The position also:
Solicits and issues contracts for goods and services as needed by the SSC customers utilizing a variety of complex procurement methods.
Manages a portfolio of term contracts for use by the SSC customers (potentially including other public bodies).
Analyze market data to make appropriate sourcing decisions.
Ensure that all purchases are performed accurately and timely and in accordance with applicable VCCS and state policies and applicable laws.
Employs best business practices to continuously improve performance, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.
Required KSA’s
Knowledge of:
Governmental procurement principles and ability to follow procurement policy and standard operating procedures
Knowledge of eVA (state procurement system)
Skills:
Extensive expertise in making sourcing decisions for complex procurement of supplies, equipment, and professional and non-professional services, including the ability to analyze market data, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, handle multiple competing priorities, solve problems, and attend to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
Proficient written and oral communication skills
Ability to:
develop and comprehend highly complex solicitation and contract documents, including the ability to interpret procurement-related law and policies, apply that knowledge, and as needed participate in the development of related policies and procedures
build working relationships to solve problems and achieve common goals
provide exceptional and professional customer service to diverse internal and external customers and suppliers
work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
collaborate effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting relationships
maintain confidentiality
to travel within Virginia and within the United States as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Multiple years of complex procurement experience leading solicitations and negotiating contracts, vendor agreements, orders, statements of work, etc.
Experience in a customer service environment
Experience in interpreting and modifying legal agreements for compliance
Current Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification within one year of hire and VCO within two years; see https://vip.dgs.virginia.gov/ for more information on VCA & VCO certifications
Additional Considerations
Professional procurement certification(s): VCO, CPPO, CPPB, CPM or other nationally recognized procurement/contract management certification
Experience in analyzing, negotiating and generating year-over-year procurement savings
Procurement experience in higher education and/or state government
Experience using an electronic procurement system
Experience using MS Office products and/or Adobe Acrobat Pro
Knowledge with AIS/PeopleSoft functionality
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia (VPPA, APSPM, etc.) & VCCS procurement policies
Hybrid telework available!
Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Customer Service and Purchasing
Industries Higher Education
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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VCCS Shared Services Center provided pay range This range is provided by VCCS Shared Services Center. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $68,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from VCCS Shared Services Center
Under their direct supervisor, the Senior Contract Officer (SPO) procures a wide variety of goods and services for the 23 VCCS colleges, the System Office and the Shared Services Center. The position also:
Solicits and issues contracts for goods and services as needed by the SSC customers utilizing a variety of complex procurement methods.
Manages a portfolio of term contracts for use by the SSC customers (potentially including other public bodies).
Analyze market data to make appropriate sourcing decisions.
Ensure that all purchases are performed accurately and timely and in accordance with applicable VCCS and state policies and applicable laws.
Employs best business practices to continuously improve performance, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.
Required KSA’s
Knowledge of:
Governmental procurement principles and ability to follow procurement policy and standard operating procedures
Knowledge of eVA (state procurement system)
Skills:
Extensive expertise in making sourcing decisions for complex procurement of supplies, equipment, and professional and non-professional services, including the ability to analyze market data, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, handle multiple competing priorities, solve problems, and attend to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
Proficient written and oral communication skills
Ability to:
develop and comprehend highly complex solicitation and contract documents, including the ability to interpret procurement-related law and policies, apply that knowledge, and as needed participate in the development of related policies and procedures
build working relationships to solve problems and achieve common goals
provide exceptional and professional customer service to diverse internal and external customers and suppliers
work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
collaborate effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting relationships
maintain confidentiality
to travel within Virginia and within the United States as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Multiple years of complex procurement experience leading solicitations and negotiating contracts, vendor agreements, orders, statements of work, etc.
Experience in a customer service environment
Experience in interpreting and modifying legal agreements for compliance
Current Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification within one year of hire and VCO within two years; see https://vip.dgs.virginia.gov/ for more information on VCA & VCO certifications
Additional Considerations
Professional procurement certification(s): VCO, CPPO, CPPB, CPM or other nationally recognized procurement/contract management certification
Experience in analyzing, negotiating and generating year-over-year procurement savings
Procurement experience in higher education and/or state government
Experience using an electronic procurement system
Experience using MS Office products and/or Adobe Acrobat Pro
Knowledge with AIS/PeopleSoft functionality
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia (VPPA, APSPM, etc.) & VCCS procurement policies
Hybrid telework available!
Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Customer Service and Purchasing
Industries Higher Education
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VCCS Shared Services Center by 2x
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