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Contracting Officer II - Procurement and Contracting - Full Time - closes 6/9/2021

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Contracting Officer II - Procurement and Contracting - Full Time - closes 6/9/2021

Anchorage, AK
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Under general supervision provides a full range of procurement and contracting support functions for ANTHC departments.

     

    REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

    Procures supplies, services, construction projects and equipment. Provides technical assistance to ANTHC Staff and contractors concerning contract development and requirements. Consults and assists with appropriate staff regarding the development of contract objectives and scope of work.

    Prepares appropriate solicitation documents, determines correct solicitation method, evaluation criteria and determines sources to be solicited; solicits vendors and contractors.

    Evaluates and confirms bids and proposals; negotiates as required, oversees source selection processes, debriefs unsuccessful offering vendors, compiles, validates and processes required documentation; within scope of authority or recommends approval as necessary.

    Coordinates contract development; develops the terms and conditions of contracts for ANTHC; develops contracts; negotiates contract amendments and related technical documents; prepares contracts. Performs a variety of administrative functions; prepares and updates reports, records and related documents; responds to inquiries. Reviews and approves invoices from vendors/contractors for compliance with contract.

    Manages vendor, contractor, departmental and external relationships to ensure collaboration and open communication relative to compliant contract execution, management, processing and payment.

    Administers contracts by tracking deadlines, performance, and other legal requirements of the contract. Establishes and maintains complex files related to contracts and legal issues and resolves issues as needed. Enters contract information and other data into computer system; accesses and locates information for customers, staff, vendors and others.

    Updates and tracks a variety of electronic and paper files, records, reports, and related documents. Maintains file integrity and confidentiality by adhering to organizational policies and procedures. Assures the accuracy of the electronic and paper filing systems. Researches files to obtain requested information, insert additional data, and check accuracy of documents.

    Document internal and external processes relative to contract management utilizing collaborative methods within the Contracts department.

    Knowledge of organizational processes relating to Contracting and Procurement, including: Contract Requisition

    Requisition approval

    Accounts Payable

    Supply Chain Management

    Vendor management

    Finance

    • Activity structure
    • Accounting unit structure

    Flexibility with changing business process based on new business requirements.

    Identification, tracking and end user education of compliance issues relative to contractual procurements.

    Assist with training of internal Contract Managers on procurement policy, contract management and responsibilities.

    Understanding of key performance indicators (KPI) relative to contract and vendor management. Knowledge of appropriate utilization of KPIs relative to differing contract types.

    Archiving of KPI data in ERP system for reference to vendor selection, evaluation criteria and vendor performance improvements.

    Ensures accuracy of all aspects of solicitation, sourcing, compliance, contract initiation and documentation.

    Provides information and assistance within the scope of designated authority.

    Performs other duties as assigned or required.

    Required Skills

    KNOWLEDGE OF;

    • Principles and practices of public procurement and contracting
    • Negotiation techniques
    • Procurement and materials management practices and principles
    • Business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
    • Purchasing, budgeting and inventory management techniques and concepts
    • Request for Proposal (RFP) processes
    • Invitation for Bid (IFB) processes

     

    SKILL IN;

    • Compliance tracking, mitigation and education
    • Researching, reading, interpreting and writing technical specifications and documentation
    • Design and layout of technical documents, and contracts
    • Working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and vendors
    • Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
    • Interpreting legal clauses and provisions
    • Negotiations

    Required Experience

    MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, finance, business administration or related field. Progressively responsible exempt/professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

     

    MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

    • Four (4) years of procurement and/or contracting experience related to the department that will be served. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

    • Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.
    • ANMC is not a latex free facility; an employee should expect to work in an environment where latex may be present.

     

  • Qualifications

    KNOWLEDGE OF;

    • Principles and practices of public procurement and contracting
    • Negotiation techniques
    • Procurement and materials management practices and principles
    • Business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
    • Purchasing, budgeting and inventory management techniques and concepts
    • Request for Proposal (RFP) processes
    • Invitation for Bid (IFB) processes

     

    SKILL IN;

    • Compliance tracking, mitigation and education
    • Researching, reading, interpreting and writing technical specifications and documentation
    • Design and layout of technical documents, and contracts
    • Working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and vendors
    • Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
    • Interpreting legal clauses and provisions
    • Negotiations
  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care