Contract Administrator

About the role

Administer formal contracts of more than $50,000 with duties including contract administration, tracking and analysis, compliance, and vendor performance monitoring. The work site location is the Port Houston Administration Building. The work environment is typically moderate noise level in an open office setting, which may occasionally be high; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the administration of contracts, compliance and database function
• Organize, maintain, and electronically track all contracts and related documents
• Ensure database functionality to properly serve Procurement Services and its customers
• Lead contract closeout efforts
• Leverage technology solutions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of the strategic procurement process
• Investigate new opportunities for utilization to improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of various Port Houston processes, including new systems, process changes, and process development
• Assess, track, and identify Port Houston needs for long-term contract specification, acquisition, maintenance, and support requirements
• Work with key stakeholders (internal and external) to maintain a professional relationship
• Serve as the authorized point of contact and subject matter expert for all contract administration matters
• Design, develop, and execute assigned procurement programs to maximize efficiency, cost savings, and reduce liability exposure, including file creation, administration, tracking, compliance, and vendor performance monitoring
• Ensure suppliers meet defined requirements, goals, and targets
• Establish supplier improvement targets in cost, quality, and delivery
• Manage contracts to ensure cost, service, and