Strategic Procurement Contract Administrator, Biomedical Work from home

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Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

Oversee complex activities pertaining to contract development, selection and award, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and client specifications. Manage relationships with third party suppliers, vendors, consultants, and contractors. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high- volume agreement portfolio with a value of less than $100,000.
• Experienced in creating, managing, dispositioning preventative maintenance (PM), calibration agreements specific concentration on refrigeration, HVAC, forklift.
• Analyze complex proposals and work with staff and vendors regarding contract specifications.
• Manage the development and solicitation of proposals, participate in negotiations, and administers contracts for goods and services.
• Monitor and maintain contract data.
• Develop contract status reports for management review.
• Ensure contracting activities comply with organization policies and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to staff on contracting procedures.
• May act as project leader for projects.

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Scope

Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying subject matter knowledge. Knowledge based acquired from several years of experience in particular area. Work independently and may instruct or coach other professionals. Need to prioritize work based on risk and value. Multi-task mindset required.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Management Experience: N/A

Skills & Abilities: Great verbal and written communication skills. Fully proficient in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Review possible solutions using standard procedures. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work on a team.

Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout Red Cross locations.

*Combination of candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

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Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PAY INFORMATION: The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**

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BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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