OFCC is seeking a self-motivated Procurement Administrator with great attention to detail and communication skills. OFCC is responsible for guiding capital construction projects for State agencies, State-supported universities and community colleges, and K-12 public schools.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Oversee agency procurement and contracting processes
• Supervise staff that execute day-to-day procurement operations
• Solicit, interview, select and debrief vendors interested in doing business with the agency
JOB DUTIES:
Administers and manages the construction procurement functions of the agency; formulates policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, selection and award of contracts for professional design, consulting and construction services; oversees procurement advertising and solicitation process; manages bid tracking and procurement award tracking tools; serves on and provides direction to evaluation teams for shortlisting, interviewing and selecting firms; supports contract negotiations; provides guidance, training and outreach to staff and to external customers on procurement issues; supports Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity (EDGE) program; manages vendor performance evaluation database and process, including reviews with the quality construction team on proposed contractor and subcontractor lists; provides support to Projects and Legal teams for debriefs, protests and public records related to procurement; reviews and provides recommendations on contract forms and templates; directs and supervises staff as needed to administer these functions.
Stays current and utilizes agency information technology and data tools that support the procurement function, including OAKS-CI, Bid Express, Ohio Buys, and the agency website; serves as lead agency representative for the DAS Requisite Program; coordinates with appropriate staff to grant waivers or reject requests in Ohio Buys; manages staff supporting consultant list reservations and agreements in OAKS-CI.
Supports agency grant programs including cultural facilities, community schools, school safety, and other grant programs assigned to the agency. Participates in agency and section initiatives and goals; other duties as assigned.