Mecklenburg County
Procurement Analyst III - Contracts
Mecklenburg County, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Procurement Analyst III - Contracts
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Mecklenburg County .
Hiring Range:
$76,328.00 - $114,491.00 This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Position Summary The Procurement Analyst III – Contracts will perform high level duties associated with optimizing the County’s contracting processes, with a focus on the Health and Human Services departments but supporting every area of contracting for goods and services for the County. This lead position is responsible for complex contracting and procurement processes and serves as a value added resource for Mecklenburg County departments. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and extensive experience in contracting and procurement within a heavily service focused environment.
Essential Functions
Reviews and negotiates contracts including county wide and department specific contracts for a variety of needs within the Health and Human Services arena.
Provides guidance to key stakeholders, departments and Procurement staff on contracting best practices and approaches for the acquisition of goods and services.
Advises on the development of advancing topics such as spend analysis, financial modeling, direct negotiations, legal collaboration, and contract life cycle management.
Leads complex projects which may include interactions with senior level executives across the county.
Develops and maintains product, service and contractual expertise within assigned categories.
Produces reports tracking contract expiration dates or spending for assigned categories or departments.
Monitors and analyzes a variety of financial records and data sources.
Prepares related special reports and studies, which may include cost studies, budgetary impact reports, contractual obligations and spend projections.
Provides technical contracting and procurement assistance and guidance to county departments in planning and monitoring their sourcing and contracting operations.
Serves as the subject matter expert in contracting language and approaches for the Division and supports learning and growth related to best in class contracting requirements.
Experience Minimum of four years of experience in managing contracting projects and in the related areas of budget control, performance analysis, and contract management; utilizing intermediate features of Microsoft Excel to conduct financial analysis; experience using electronic procurement/vendor management or contract life cycle management software. Extensive experience drafting, negotiating and managing complex contracting arrangements for a public entity.
Minimum Qualifications [CB1] [TR2]
Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Social Work, Public Administration or Supply Chain Management. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: No[CB3] [TR4] [TR5]
Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
May require professional certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification such as CPP, CPSM, CPCM, CFCM, CCCM or CCMA.
Any related certificates in Paralegal studies or Contract Law.
Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Social Work, Public Administration or Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In-depth procurement practices and techniques, preferably in the public entity or local government space.
Strong knowledge of contract management software applications, environments supporting health and human services offerings, grant funding requirements and Uniform Guidance impact to procurement and contractual requirements.
Accounting and budgeting process as it relates to procurement transactions.
Contract law, terms and conditions.
Principles and processes for providing customer service.
Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service.
Skills
Problem solving.
Demonstrated negotiation skills of high quality and effectiveness.
Organization and time management.
Interpretation of contract documents and clausal impacts.
Highly effective communicator specifically in highly technical subject matter.
Ability to manage large groups of stakeholders, often including senior leadership members.
Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other county employees and the public.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the organization as well as external contacts.
Proficiency in financial analysis.
Interpretation of financial documents.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Abilities
Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals.
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Computer Skills
Advanced in various computer applications and software including Microsoft Office Suite, and Contract Management platforms.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Procurement Analyst III - Contracts
role at
Mecklenburg County .
Hiring Range:
$76,328.00 - $114,491.00 This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Position Summary The Procurement Analyst III – Contracts will perform high level duties associated with optimizing the County’s contracting processes, with a focus on the Health and Human Services departments but supporting every area of contracting for goods and services for the County. This lead position is responsible for complex contracting and procurement processes and serves as a value added resource for Mecklenburg County departments. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and extensive experience in contracting and procurement within a heavily service focused environment.
Essential Functions
Reviews and negotiates contracts including county wide and department specific contracts for a variety of needs within the Health and Human Services arena.
Provides guidance to key stakeholders, departments and Procurement staff on contracting best practices and approaches for the acquisition of goods and services.
Advises on the development of advancing topics such as spend analysis, financial modeling, direct negotiations, legal collaboration, and contract life cycle management.
Leads complex projects which may include interactions with senior level executives across the county.
Develops and maintains product, service and contractual expertise within assigned categories.
Produces reports tracking contract expiration dates or spending for assigned categories or departments.
Monitors and analyzes a variety of financial records and data sources.
Prepares related special reports and studies, which may include cost studies, budgetary impact reports, contractual obligations and spend projections.
Provides technical contracting and procurement assistance and guidance to county departments in planning and monitoring their sourcing and contracting operations.
Serves as the subject matter expert in contracting language and approaches for the Division and supports learning and growth related to best in class contracting requirements.
Experience Minimum of four years of experience in managing contracting projects and in the related areas of budget control, performance analysis, and contract management; utilizing intermediate features of Microsoft Excel to conduct financial analysis; experience using electronic procurement/vendor management or contract life cycle management software. Extensive experience drafting, negotiating and managing complex contracting arrangements for a public entity.
Minimum Qualifications [CB1] [TR2]
Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Social Work, Public Administration or Supply Chain Management. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: No[CB3] [TR4] [TR5]
Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
May require professional certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification such as CPP, CPSM, CPCM, CFCM, CCCM or CCMA.
Any related certificates in Paralegal studies or Contract Law.
Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Social Work, Public Administration or Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In-depth procurement practices and techniques, preferably in the public entity or local government space.
Strong knowledge of contract management software applications, environments supporting health and human services offerings, grant funding requirements and Uniform Guidance impact to procurement and contractual requirements.
Accounting and budgeting process as it relates to procurement transactions.
Contract law, terms and conditions.
Principles and processes for providing customer service.
Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service.
Skills
Problem solving.
Demonstrated negotiation skills of high quality and effectiveness.
Organization and time management.
Interpretation of contract documents and clausal impacts.
Highly effective communicator specifically in highly technical subject matter.
Ability to manage large groups of stakeholders, often including senior leadership members.
Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other county employees and the public.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the organization as well as external contacts.
Proficiency in financial analysis.
Interpretation of financial documents.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Abilities
Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals.
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Computer Skills
Advanced in various computer applications and software including Microsoft Office Suite, and Contract Management platforms.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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