Procurement and Contract Administrator

Job Title: Procurement and Contract Administrator Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)-37.5 hours per week Position Type: Contract to hire after 6 months Interview Mode: In-person What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing or Business Management or 5 to 8 years of full-time professional experience. Broad knowledge in contracting, requisitions and purchasing/procurement, accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or related experience. Broad knowledge of state and federal procurement laws, rules, procedures, practices, and forms. Extensive knowledge specific to overseeing and managing contracts. Effective communication skills. Broad knowledge and advanced proficiency with E-Procurement management system and ability to use the Microsoft Suite software. Expertise with general project management including financial management, and conflict management. Ability to negotiate contracts and bids. Inter-personal relationship skills are a must, and strong communicators with positive attitudes will be most successful in the established work environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Eligible to be bonded and able to accurately handle financial documents. You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment: Required to take initial Indiana Department of Administration Purchasing and Procurement training and to attend any further required training Required/Desired Skills Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | Actual Years of Experience Professional experience in purchasing administration, procurement operations, or a closely related function. | Required | 5 | Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract administration, requisition processing, financial mgmt, accounting, or related business operations | Required | 5 | Knowledge of applicable state and federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including compliance requirements and documentation | Required | 5 | Demonstrated experience managing procurement contracts, overseeing vendor performance, evaluating bids, and supporting contract negotiations | Required | 5 | Experience with general project management including financial and conflict management | Required | 3 | Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships | Required | Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlooks, and PowerPoint, to support procurement activities | Required | Advanced proficiency with electronic procurement (eProcurement) systems | Highly desired | Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing or Business Management | Highly desired | Experience supporting procurement operations within a government or public-sector environment, preferably within Indiana state government | Desired | Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, or prior DPAP) | Desired | Experience procuring IT goods and services including software, hardware, and telecom | Desired | Experience coordinating with agency personnel and vendors to facilitate procurement activities | Desired |

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