Job Posting
The city of Missouri City is seeking two full-time, mid-level Contract Administrators that will work under the direction of the Procurement Manager in the Financial Service Department in the purchasing division. The ideal candidates will primarily be required to perform the necessary procurement-related tasks that will facilitate the drafting, issuance, receiving, reviewing, negotiating, and administering of various contracts (through final close out) in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. The Contract Administrators will also facilitate year-end closings, assist in the administration of the city's procurement card program, and perform any other tasks that will expedite the procurement of goods and services for use by the city.
Procurement-related tasks include :
- Develops and utilizes the appropriate procurement methodology to solicit competitive pricing (i.e., formally, and informally), for goods and services in accordance with the City's Procurement Policy and the applicable State of Texas Bid Laws.
- Works collaboratively with user departments to develop and issue the appropriate procurement methodology for the required goods and services.
- Identifies internal historical usage and spending patterns to leverage the procurement of goods and services.
- Receives, review, and analyze responses for goods and services, and utilizes business acumen to make award recommendations that are in the best interests of the City.
- Ensures diverse businesses (i.e., Minority / Women-owned, Small Businesses) have an opportunity to participate in the solicitation process.
- Facilitates procurement-related meetings with perspective Firms and internal stakeholders to review offers submitted to the City.
Contracts include :
Issues correspondence to expedite the development and execution of contracts.Reviews the terms and conditions of offers to determine whether their acceptance is in the best interests of the City.Takes the necessary steps to mitigate risk.Works collaboratively with user departments and the Legal Department to resolve contract-related issues.Ensures the timely dissemination of contract-related information to all stakeholders.Tracks the issuance of change orders and expenditures against a contract for compliance purposes.Maintains correspondence to document the history of a contract.Uses existing software (i.e., MUNUS), to monitor, manage, and effectively administer contracts.MUNIS includes :
Administers Change OrdersTrains employees on MUNISVerifies requisitions are created correctlyPerforms Vendor MaintenanceDevelops and analyze Spend ReportsParticipates in year-end-closing activitiesEnsures new vendors submit the required documentationAssists the Finance Department with the issuance of 1099'sP-Card includes :
Interface with the Bank, & maintains accurate P-Card FilesAids in the resolution of P-Card issuesProduces and analyzes P-Card Usage ReportsAssists in the administration of the City's P-Card ProgramProvides customer service to employees relative to P-CardsMiscellaneous includes :
Responds to public information requestsFacilitates the auctioning of City surplus itemsVerifies Pre-Travel and Post-Travel Reimbursement FormsMaintains an Active Contract Roster & other procurement filesProcesses Payment Request Forms & Manage City's business accountsParticipates in the City's Small Business & vendor outreach events, & educates vendors on how to do business with the CityPerforms other duties as may be required & subject to 24-hour recall.Performs work with a demonstrated sense of urgency accepts constructive feedback, and seeks self-improvementExperience with Microsoft Office Suite required, and MUNIS preferred.Prior experience working in a Purchasing or Procurement Office for a public entity or non-profit organization preferred.Education, Experience, or Certification :
A bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college ORA minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience as a contract analyst, administrator, or with progressively responsible experience in the development, coordination, and management of contracts in a municipal environment preferred.Experience and knowledge in the preparation, administration, and negotiation of government contracts and procurement practices are preferred.Certification : CTCM, CTCD, CPPB, or CPPO desired.Supplemental Information :
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and / or experience.
Employee Benefits :
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards : giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
Medical Plans (Three Options) :
UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)Plan Type : High Deductible Medical Health PlanProvider : UnitedHealthcareDeductibles :Single : $2,000 annuallyFamily : $4,000 annuallyOut-of-Pocket Maximums :Single : $4,000 annuallyFamily : $8,000 annuallyAdditional Details :Employee pays dependent premiumsContact HR / OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more detailsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Provider : H.S.A. BankFeatures :Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expensesContribution Limits :Employee only : $4,300 (IRS Limit)Employee & Family : $8,550 (IRS Limit)Catch-up (age 55+) : $1,000City Contributions :Employee only : $1,250Employee & Family : $2,250Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employeePPO PlanProvider : UnitedHealthcareDeductibles :Single : $1,000 annuallyFamily : $2,000 annuallyOut-of-Pocket Maximums :Single : $3,000 annuallyFamily : $6,000 annuallyPrescription Drug Co-pays :Generic : $10Preferred : $40Non-Preferred : $80HMO PlanProvider : UnitedHealthcareDeductibles :Single : $1,000 annually