Lead Procurement Contract Negotiator-2509220JC01

About Us Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects.

We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.   Our Mission "We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities"   Our Values Safety Above All Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients Champion Diversity & Inclusion Engage With Our Communities Job Overview We are seeking a new Lead Procurement Contract Negotiator to join our team at Ardmore Roderick.

As a Lead Procurement Contract Negotiator , you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs.  This opportunity will be located at a client location in downtown Chicago and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.   Key Responsibilities Conduct market research, investigate best practices and analyze industry trends for specific procurement and contracting efforts Plan, coordinate, and execute major procurement events Monitor vendor performance using department compliance with strategic contracts and spend patterns to develop future procurement strategies Perform highly specialized and complex procurement Lead the evaluation of proposals of major Requests for Proposals (RFP) or strategic procurement / contract negotiations for professional services, strategic sourcing events and other types of procurement Provide procurement guidance and consultation to other staff members regarding complex procurement and contractual issues Interpret and administer procurement ordinances and regulations Serve as a liaison with contractors, bureaus / departments, leadership and other agencies for contract negotiations, agreements and procurement activities Direct efforts and project plans in special projects related to procurement strategic goals and initiatives Develop and deliver trainings and presentations on procurement and contracting topics to internal staff and external potential vendor audiences Assist with the training of staff and client departments regarding procurement and contracting procedures Ensure regulations and policies are followed Prepare complex reports, data analysis, best practices and recommendations on correspondences and documents to be presented to senior leadership, as requested Serve on committees as a liaison to answer commonly asked questions and serve as a contact person Review data entry, solicitations and contract related information using various applications / systems Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree Five years of procurement, negotiating principles or directly related experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office Knowledge of public procurement, contract development and negotiation principles and practices and knowledge of federal, state and county public procurement laws and procedures Skill in developing and delivering trainings and presentations on procurement and contracting topics Ability to monitor vendor performance, department compliance with strategic contracts and spend patterns to develop future procurement strategy Ability to prepare complex RFPs and contracts Ability to conduct market research, investigate best practices, and analyze industry trends for specific procurement and contracting efforts Ability to plan, coordinate and execute major procurement events Ability to provide process and technical guidance to a group of staff Ability to provide senior-level expertise to employees Ability to serve as a reliable resource for other employees in an area of expertise Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms Have good to great organizational skills Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree(s) Benefits We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.  Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Salary Range :

• $106,080-112,320, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and / or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.   Powered by JazzHR