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Procurement and Contract Analyst
Portland, OR
Job Description
Job Title: Procurement and Contract Analyst
Position Type: Permanent
Location: Portland, OR 97204
Job Desciption:
Relationship Management
Education and/or Experience Required
Education and/or Experience Preferred:
About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Position Type: Permanent
Location: Portland, OR 97204
Job Desciption:
- Position is responsible for performing procurement and contracting activities an intermediate level. Core work includes conducting effective cost analyses, conducting the procurement process, developing and negotiating contracts, performing contract administration duties, ensuring quality control and compliance, and participating in company initiatives.
- Advises and provides technical guidance to internal staff regarding procurement processes, resolution of procurement activities, and alternative procurement solutions.
- Develops and drafts solicitation documents such as Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals, and Invitation to Bids.
- Facilitates procurement processes to ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Conducts technical market research.
- Recommends specifications, requirements, and guidelines.
- Evaluates vendor proposals to ensure all requirements are met.
- Assesses bids/proposals from vendors and determines or guides business leaders in determination of contracts to be awarded.
- Maintains all procurement related documents in a uniform manner as established by the department.
- Acts as a facilitator for company-wide price agreements and on-call contracts for professional services, purchase of goods, and construction/trade related services.
- Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and facilitates execution of business contracts and amendments.
- Translates program requirements into contract terms.
- Evaluates contracts for potential performance risk and negotiates contract terms to mitigate risks.
- Issues purchase orders and enter contract information into Finance information systems.
- Consults with Manager and/or Legal Affairs to facilitate clarification of legal issues and the approval of contract language.
- Maintains all contract related documents in a uniform manner as established by the department.
- Inputs and updates contract management software/systems, financial systems and other related systems tracking contract administration and financial activities.
- Administers select Finance contracts.
- Develops data collection methodology and implements data for tracking different business metrics.
- Participates in vendor engagement activities such as trade shows, business liaison, and vendor outreach.
- Contributes to and administers strategic functional initiatives and projects and/or equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Facilitates procurement classes to internal business partners.
Relationship Management
- Builds and ensures effective relationships across internal teams and external organizations for current or future integration.
- Partners with internal project managers to identify process improvement and creative solutions.
- Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
- Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals.
- Strive to meet annual business goals in support the organization's strategic goals.
- Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures, and other relevant compliance needs.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Proficient knowledge of procurement and contract principles and procedures
- Understanding of software and technology contractual best practices
- Strong knowledge in legal/regulatory requirements and best practices for reviewing, editing, drafting, and negotiating contracts
- Proficient understanding of techniques and processes of contract administration
- Ability to conduct cost and price analysis and vendor relations
- Ability to utilize cooperative contracts/price agreements
- Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different options for procurement and contracting processes
- Ability to manage and prioritize time to efficiently complete work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including strong presentation skills
- Ability to convey information, listen to what others say and ask pertinent questions to gather needed information
- Skill to enter, record, store, and maintain information in written and electronic formats
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with company employees and vendors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Ability to work in an environment with diverse individuals and groups
- Ability to focus on and comprehend information, learn new skills and abilities, assess a situation and seek or determine appropriate resolution, accept managerial direction and feedback, and tolerate and manage stress.
Education and/or Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement, including experience conducting informal (Request for Quotes) and formal (Request for Proposals, Invitation to Bid) procurement processes
- Minimum 1 year experience in drafting and negotiating contracts
Education and/or Experience Preferred:
- Minimum 4 years' related experience in procurement and contracting
- Experience within health care or managed care
About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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