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Procurement and Legal Administrator

Boston, MA 02135

Posted: 05/24/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 562303 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Procurement and Legal Administrator
Contract – 6 months

Boston, MA
Pay Range: $30-34.50/hr

Must Haves:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 1 year of job-related experience
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Preferred:
  • Experience with procurement services or contracts administration preferred
  • Experience with and understanding of general contracting principles and requirements preferred

Job Summary/Description:

Responsibilities: 
  • Perform work associated with preparing, coordinating, negotiating, and administering procurement proposals, bids, and contracts with suppliers/vendors, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained throughout the process.  
  • Draft procurement-related documents, post procurements, respond to procurement-related inquires, review responses to procurements, manage the review and evaluation of procurement responses.
  • Assist with awarding of contracts, conduct contract administration functions including drafting and transmitting agreements and related correspondence, oversee contract execution.
  • Manage vendor contracts, including entering contract data in the MSBA system and contract spreadsheet.
  • Draft procurement memos for MSBA executive team and Board of Directors.
  • Assist the legal department with the management of MSBA contracts with school districts, including drafting agreements/correspondence, working with MSBA departments on contracts and related documentation, and documenting grant amounts and other agreement details.
  • Assist with MSBA Board of Directors meetings as needed.  Related work to include assistance with memos, votes and open meeting law requirements, including support with drafting Board minutes.
  • Review and approve MSBA grant program forms and documents as needed.
  • Work with applicable MSBA department teams on matters requiring reviews 
  • Perform tasks as assigned. 
Qualifications/Skills:
  • Bachelors degree and experience with procurement services or contracts administration preferred. Experience with and understanding of general contracting principles and requirements preferred.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point, and Internet search engines.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and present complex information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner. Attention to detail required.
  • Exceptional time management, prioritization skills, and an ability to be flexible in reprioritizing. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
  • Communication skills including interpersonal verbal, solid writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Mature interpersonal style: ability to interact effectively and calmly with a diverse range of people internally and externally.
  • Professionalism and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to think independently, be proactive, and take initiative.
  • Ability and willingness to proactively research and/or solve issues.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple priorities and handling multiple tasks/projects concurrently, with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to learn and demonstrated interest in learning Massachusetts procurement laws and requirements preferred.
  • Understanding of and experience with document management preferred.
  • Exhibit a ‘can-do’ attitude and flexible work style approach, including patience and flexibility to meet demands of a changing schedule.
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