CONTRACT SPECIALIST

  • Jackson County Missouri
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 11mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Finance/Purchasing

Grade: 210

Salary: $25.80/hour

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for maintaining and documenting all public purchasing contracts and related files; works with vendors and departments to resolve performance problems and/or complaints during contract administration.
  • Tracks and maintains the County’s Master Contract List, Term and Supply List, vendor lists and answer Freedom of Information Act and Sunshine Law requests; administration of contracts and bids, draft various correspondence, maintain purchasing files, etc.

  • Actively seeks new sources of vendors for the competitive bidding process, including the search and recruitment of minority, women-owned, and small businesses.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
  • Three to five years of purchasing and/or administrative experience in an office setting.
  • National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NGIP) certification preferred. 
  • Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!