We’re hiring a Sourcing & Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end procurement and contract management, from RFPs and vendor selection to negotiation and contract administration. You’ll own key purchasing documents (SOWs, Work Orders, Change Orders, and service agreements) and be a go-to advisor for internal teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft, negotiate, and manage SOWs, Work Orders, Change Orders, and service agreements
- Lead the full procurement cycle: solicitation, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and execution
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and public agency best practices
- Partner with internal stakeholders and legal to define scopes, structure commercial terms, and manage risk
- Oversee contract amendments, renewals, and vendor performance
- Supervise and develop 1–2 procurement/administrative staff
- Improve procurement processes, templates, and guidance materials
- Maintain complete and accurate contract and procurement records and support audits
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years’ experience drafting and negotiating purchasing/contracting documents
- Hands-on experience with SOWs, Work Orders, and Change Orders
- Experience working with internal stakeholders and legal counsel on procurement
- Prior supervisory experience or leadership of cross-functional procurement efforts
- Background in a public agency, utility, energy, or other regulated environment is a plus
- Strong knowledge of procurement/contracting practices and commercial negotiations
- Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple procurements and maintain high attention to detail
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with public sector procurement rules and policies
- Experience with energy, consulting, or technical services contracts
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM)
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