Contracts Officer

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Contracts Officer
The candidate reports to the Supervising Contracts Officer of Purchasing and Contracting Services ("PCS") and is responsible for handling a wide variety of transactions. Work in concert with the PCS Management Team to develop and implement policies, processes, and procedures that support timely contracting services that achieve the best interests of the University. Act in a decentralized business environment of a public university and assists University departments to conceptualize, negotiate, draft, review, process, and finalize contracts with third parties for the acquisition of goods and services and for other purposes. In carrying out these functions, the Contracts Officer must understand University policy, practice, administrative rules, state and federal law applicable to contracting and the priorities of the University. Interpret and apply various state statutes, administrative rules, and University-specific rules to ensure that proposed relationships with third parties comply with the law and are in the best interests of the University. Work closely with both the Contract Manager and Contract Officer Groups. Work with the key personnel of UO's departments and business entities to further procurements and contracting. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 3+ years of relevant and responsible contracting experience that includes the drafting and negotiating of complex contracts required. A Juris Doctor Degree or Masters in Supply Chain Management may substitute for 2+ years of the required experience. Strong writing, organizational, and customer service skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills with persons in diverse work groups and with differing skill levels required. Mastery of intermediate skills using the Web, and using computer programs including Microsoft Office Word and other products required. Masters in Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution and National Certification as Certified Professional Public Buyer, Certified Public Procurement Officer, Certified Professional in Supply Management preferred. Familiarity with state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to contracting, leasing and contract-related purchasing preferred. Experience working within a purchasing/contracting office within higher education or public sector experience preferred.

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