Job SummaryPosition is responsible for the procurement of moderate to highly technicalcomplex commodities and services including the procurement of architectural and engineering services construction and related supplies and services required by various departments in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws policies and procedures utilizing solicitation methods including Requests for Quotations RFQs Invitations for Bids IFBs and Requests for Proposals RFPs in accordance with legal requirements and school division policiesprocedures.Essential DutiesEnsures compliance with federal and state procurement law school division policies and procedures state and federal antitrust law the Uniform Commercial Code other procurement-related law.Promotes efficient cost-effective business practices in establishing contracts and ensures compliance with sound business practices.Establishes strategic sourcing plans for all assigned commodities.Improves procurement efficiency through compliance reviews procurement analysis and consultation.Provides guidance and direction to departmentsschools regarding solicitation specificationsrequirements legal provisions ethical issues management of vendor performance and contract interpretationadministration ensures the integrity of the government procurement process is upheld.Develops routine and moderate to highly technicalcomplex specifications special instructionsconditions and requirements for RFQ and IFB solicitations evaluates quotesbids and recommends award of contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.Conducts analysis of vendor costprice proposals and construction schedules of values negotiates change order proposals performs assessment of CPIPPI adjustments and division-wide cost analysis of operations for services requested conducts best-value analysis life cycle cost analysis and lease purchase analysis.Serves as mentor and advisor to procurement staff for sourcing contracting contract administration and contract forecasting.Develops scope of work and requirements for RFPs in conjunction with departmentsschools establishes evaluation methodologies determines pricing structures and negotiation strategies for competitive negotiations.Chairs RFP evaluation committees facilitates committee sessions evaluates proposals conducts competitive negotiation sessions recommends contract award to the most qualified offeror preparesreviews legal contract verbiagedocument. Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences with prospective bidders and offerors preparesissues written addenda as required.Serves as a liaison between the school division and prospective biddersofferors and vendors. Interviews vendors to maintain technical knowledge of goodsservices and to stay abreast of product developmentsmarket conditions.Monitors vendor performance and initiates corrective action within legal parameters of contractual provisions as necessary assesses nonperformance situations and initiates contractual defaultbreach proceedings as required.Formulates and presents determinationsfindings based on sufficient substantiationjustification to withstand legal scrutiny of procurement decisionsactions.Prepares reports and formal correspondence.Recommends and assists in development and maintenance of public contracting policiesprocedures updates solicitation formats to comply with changes in government procurement laws regulations andor policies.Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.Minimum QualificationsMust possess a Bachelors degree in business public administration or a related field and considerable related experience in a governmental purchasing environment or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge skills and abilities.Must have significant professional public sector experience in contract administration and procurement.Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills. Must have proven expertise in researching developing writing Service Level Agreements SLAs Memorandums of Agreement MOAs Memorandums of Understanding MOU Professional Services procurements and Construction procurements.Must possess considerable knowledge of governmental procurement law and the ability to analyzeinterpret legislation policies procedures and procurement documents. Must possess considerable knowledge of and the ability to practically apply governmental purchasing concepts techniques and principles to include best practice control and monitoring techniques complex contract provisions basic termsconditions and bondinginsurance requirements.Must possess a demonstrated ability to identify select and negotiate with vendorscontractors. Must possess the ability to make sound purchasing recommendationsdecisions and prepare supporting substantiationjustification.Must possess considerable experience with and working knowledge of programs such as small women owned and minority SWaM businesses and the small purchases charge card Pcard as well as the Virginia eProcurement Portal eVA.Must possess skills in the operation and use of microcomputer applications to include word processing spreadsheet and database software.Must possess excellent communication analytical negotiation and interpersonal skills.Must possess the ability to establishmaintain effective working relationships with vendors school division personnel and the general public. CPPB VCO or similar certification required.Must have a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience or any combination of education certifications and experience equivalent to 5 years.For a complete job description visithttpssbo.nn.k12.va.ushrjobsdescriptions.html