Purchasing & Contract Support Coordinator - Contract Administrator II - Hybrid

Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. Note: This posting may fill more than one vacancy. Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying. Apply for a job with the State of Colorado To learn more about what happens after you apply for a position with the State of Colorado, please watch the short, informative video. What Happens After You Apply Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships. DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more. Good Government Starts Here! Why We Want You: We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government. What You'll Get From Us: In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees. Description of Job This position exists to perform purchasing and contracting operations for the Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) in accordance with established state standards and technical practices. Duties include carrying out defined solicitation processes by gathering required documentation, posting solicitations, serving as a primary point of contact, and facilitating evaluation and award workflows following established guidelines. The position also executes standard contracting tasks, including preparing purchase orders, applying standard vendor terms, and processing routine contract renewals or modifications by selecting appropriate, existing solutions from established alternatives. Issues are addressed by applying patterned rules and standard operating procedures. A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Solicitation Operations & Support Carries out daily operations for the solicitation lifecycle (such as Requests for Proposal (RFP), Documented Quotes (DQ), Invitations for Bid (IFB), Invitations to Negotiate (ITN), and Requests for Information (RFI)) using established practices and standardized methods. Assists program managers by applying…

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