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JOB - Contract Administrator 2009

  • YEAR CREATED: 2009
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
The document is a job description for the position of Contract Administrator in Merced County. The Contract Administrator is responsible for performing professional purchasing and contract administration duties, providing administrative support to the Purchasing Agent and Department Head, and managing special projects. The employee in this role supports County procurement activities by managing and coordinating County-wide purchasing contracts, analyzing division operations, identifying system and procedural flaws, and recommending improvements. They review purchase proposals and bids for compliance with purchasing policies and regulations, confer with County staff to determine proposal requirements and bid specifications, evaluate the cost and quality of equipment and services, prepare and administer contracts and agreements, and provide information and assistance to County staff regarding purchasing policies and procedures. The essential functions of the role include possessing a certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Public Professional Buyer, knowledge of public sector procurement principles and practices, contract development and administration, and effective interpersonal relations and communication techniques. The desirable qualifications include knowledge of correct English usage and office practices, as well as the ability to gather and analyze purchasing-related documentation, perform complex statistical calculations, develop and write reports, and establish and maintain effective working relationships. The minimum qualifications for the position include five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or contract administration, with three years in a public administration setting, and a degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
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