• Specialist IV - Contract Specialist

    Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)


    Requisition: 202500372S

     

    Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

     

    Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

     

    Department: Procurement

    General Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Two years of relevant contract/procurement experience or in a related field. Must currently hold or will be required to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Developer ( CTCD ) and a Certified Texas Contract Manager ( CTCM ) certification within six months of hire date. Previous experience in higher education or public sector procurement preferred. Experience with electronic procurement systems (e.g., Jaggaer) preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

    Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

    Performs highly advanced specialist work in drafting, editing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance with State of Texas and University procurement rules, policies, and procedures. Maintains a high standard of customer service to internal departments and external vendors.

    Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

    Assists the Contract Manager for Procurement and Business Services with contract-related duties. Assists with review, edits, and compliance of all contracts for the University, and any contracts for other Institutions of Higher Education covered by outsourced services managed by SHSU . Assists with updating contract records in Sam Houston State University ( SHSU )’s eProcurement system. Works directly with suppliers to negotiate and edit contracts, as well as the Texas State University System ( TSUS ) Office of General Counsel for legal review of contracts. Assists with responses to Open Records requests. Assists with reviewing and editing other procurement documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Procurement policies, etc. Works with Departments across campus to ensure compliance with contract administration policies to include contract risk assessments, contract monitoring plans, etc. Identifies process improvements to enhance contract lifecycle management and compliance. Monitors contract performance, expiration dates, and renewals to ensure timely actions. Provides guidance to campus stakeholders on contract policies, procedures, and best practices. Performs other related duties as assigned.