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Job description
Contracts Lead, Department of Procurement Services
The Contracts Lead in the Department of Procurement Services plays a key role in supporting the University of Virginia's contract management process. This position manages a defined portfolio of contracting activity for academic division goods and services, drafts and negotiates contract terms, and provides day-to-day supervision of junior contracting staff. The Contract Lead partners closely with the Contracts Manager and Contracts Director on complex matters and helps ensure the team's work is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
Why Join Us? At UVAFinance, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. As an integral part of our team, you'll engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the University's financial operations. If you enjoy mentoring others, managing multiple priorities, and building strong contracting fundamentals in a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management
Team Supervision
Value Optimization
Compliance Management
Data Protection
Continuous Improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management, preferably in a higher education or research institution setting. Supervisory experience is required - demonstrated ability to directly manage, coach, and develop staff. Strong working knowledge of contract-related legal and regulatory requirements and risk mitigation. Proficiency with contracting technologies, data analytics, and contract management tools. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Core competencies include leadership & mentorship, analytical excellence, collaboration & relationship building, adaptability, and a customer-centric mindset.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help build a high-performing contracting team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! This position is considered hybrid. The incumbent will be expected to be in Charlottesville at least two days a week. The anticipated hiring range is $70,000-$95,000 annually, commensurate with experience and subject to internal equity, market review, job profile alignment, and applicable approvals. This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future. This is a 2-year term limited restricted position.
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
Who can apply
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