Contract Manager (Purchasing Department)

The County of Berks is seeking qualified applicants for a Contract Manager. This position includes drafting the higher level and more complex contracts and negotiating the terms and scope to create a final contract that is acceptable to both parties. Interfaces with the County Solicitor’s Office and the County’s insurance broker as directed for opinions. Preparing documents, advertising, and administering Request for Proposals (RFPs) which shall include but not be limited to those needed for human services, Invitations to Bid and Statements of Interest (SOIs) as assigned, and analyzing vendors’ bids and makes recommendations to the Director to award contracts as the result of the public bidding process. Conducting pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences with prospective bidders/proposers in complex purchases; compiling Amendments/Addendums, functioning as the chairperson of RFP evaluation committee and performs the duties required of Purchasing throughout the process; and provide expertise concerning compilation and layout of contract specifications and presides at formal bid and proposal openings

Position requires a minimum of five years experience and a Bachelors degree in public administration or business. 

The County offers an exceptional benefits package including a comprehensive health care package, County pension, life insurance, and fourteen paid holidays.

Please visit: https://eolj.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001 to view full job description and to apply.  Resumes along with cover letter and application should be submitted as per website instructions.