Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Procurement Associate II monitors contracts to ensure compliance with the Board’s Administrative Policy 3.09 and internal controls for contracting. This position also drafts contracts and identifies opportunities to create blanket contracts that are advantageous to the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a related field.
• One year of experience engaging in purchasing activities
• Experience in a public agency or large private agency is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of training, education and experience may be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews submitted contract documents for completeness and ensures compliance with Administrative Policy 3.09 before contract execution.
• Processes contract change requests including the closing of contracts and removal of encumbrances.
• Facilitates the process of obtaining all required signatures on Board-approved contracts.
• Drafts and processes contracts for schools and district departments. Inputs completed contracts into the district’s financial management system (IFAS) and routes contracts for review and necessary approvals.
• Verifies vendors’ insurance compliance and follows up as required.
• Processes blanket contract orders.
• Maintains and retrieves contract documents as needed.
• Works independently to ensure contracts are processed, generated, and executed in compliance with purchasing requirements.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, fosters collaboration and teamwork to implement procurement best practice processes, and facilitates the use of tools to ensure contract compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY:

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 12, 2022. A resume and three (3) letters of recommendation must be attached to the completed application. Each letter must be manually signed by its author and dated less than one (1) year old. Appointment by the Board of School Directors is contingent upon a passing criminal background check, a passing drug/alcohol test, and credential verification. Non-MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

To apply, please head to our district site: https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Employment/Employment-Opportunities-at-MPS/Job-Openings.htm

Follow the links for "Admin/Supervisor Positions" to find the opening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,246.00 - $76,471.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vacc

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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