JOBS

The Illinois Tollway seeks a Contract Negotiator to join their team. The Contract Negotiator provides support to the Purchasing Services Manager and/or the Procurement and Construction Services Manager. The Incumbent is responsible for negotiations for all contracts and contract-related instruments and for handling construction and non-construction Invitations for Bids (IFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Professional Services Bulletins (PSB) and Small Purchase Request for Quotes.
The Contract Negotiator, under the direction of the Purchasing Services Manager or the Procurement and Construction Services Manager, is responsible for negotiating contracts, renewals, amendments, change orders, supplements, terms and conditions, MOUs and other contract instruments. Responsible for handling and sourcing procurements including goods and services, construction, engineering, architecture, land surveying and other professional services. Ensure that Tollway procurement policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by staff and outside vendors. Responsible for researching and developing construction and non- construction Invitations for Bids (IFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Professional Services Bulletins (PSB) and Small Purchase Request for Quotes.
Salary is $70,000 – $74,000 annually. They offer a nice benefits package. For benefits details, click on the benefits tab on job listing.
Principle Accountabilities:

• Facilitate negotiations of contracts, renewals, amendments, change orders, supplements, terms and conditions, etc.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports requested by management.
• Research best practices and provide recommendations on procurement strategies.
• Assists with resolving issues with Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest forms from vendors.
• Analyze industry trends and perform market research to stay abreast of emerging procurement technologies to drive greater efficiencies.
• Lead vendor negotiation meetings, user department liaison meetings, bid openings, pre- bids, pre-proposal meetings, vendor debriefings and other meetings as required.
• Provide guidance on the resolution of outstanding protests, vendor disputes and various unresolved contractual issues.
• Assist user departments in developing scopes of work, specifications, and determining the appropriate sourcing method for all solicitation requests.
• Assist in responding to audits.
• Assist in reviewing contract and solicitation templates, vendor letters, and state required forms.
• Issue construction and non-construction Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, Professional Services Bulletins and Small Purchase Request for Quotes in accordance with Tollway’s policy and procedures.
• Provide procurement and administrative support to the Senior Contract Negotiators.