This position typically provides the review, administration and coordination of contracts required by County end-users; ensures strict contract conformity and compliance; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes contracts and confers with various departments to detect ambiguities, inaccurate statements, omissions of essential terms and conflicts with possible legal prohibitions.
• Initiates changes in standard form contracts and templates.
• Determines the need and forecasts term contracts with end-users and buying staff.
• Formulates and coordinates contract re-solicitations with buying staff.
• Evaluates or monitors contract performance to ensure quality performance.
• Approves or rejects requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data through bid responses, financial and open-market reports to determine price fairness and reasonableness.
• Serves as liaison officer between County departments and contractors/vendors to ensure fulfillment of obligations.
• Builds and maintains contract database and files.
• Performs user surveys for data collection and statistical reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field;
• Three (3) years of related purchasing/contract administration experience required;
• Or equivalent education, and/or experience.

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and Certified Professional Public Official (CPPO) designations preferred;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

• Knowledge of using personal computers, including advanced knowledge of Word and Excel and Bi-Tech IFAS software.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in the operation of all basic office equipment.
• Skill in detail orientation and excellent customer service and communication, both written and oral.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced customer service oriented environment.
• Ability to efficiently complete tasks by following established guidelines/procedures with minimal direct supervision.

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.