Contracts Manager

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Closing Date: November 5, 2025 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.

Contracts Manager

Department of Administrative Services

Full-time, Hybrid

Salary Range: $74,882.00 - $109,595.20/yr

Job Summary: Under the direction of Milwaukee County's Purchasing Manager, the Contracts Manager position is charged with leading and managing all aspects of the Procure to Pay process for assigned departments, inclusive of planning, training, development, negotiation, implementation and oversight of formation of contracts and non-property leases. The objective is to ensure countywide use of best-in-class contracting methodology, acquisition and universal compliance with statutes.

Hybrid Work Schedule: This position will work 3 days remote and 2 days in the office weekly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operational Management - Aid in administering a consolidated and standardized countywide contracts program that achieves greater operational efficiency and lowers cost. Develop hands-on management of Request For Proposal (RFP) solicitation, evaluation, review and award process. Hands-on e-Procurement contract management.
• Strategic Development - Develop long and short-term goals, objectives and solutions for a large and diverse organization, managing the training and overall professional development of county personnel in best practices, ethics and compliance.
• Training and Contract Lead - Provide guidance and technical training regarding various contract strategies, regulatory strategies and resource planning. Manage/direct, develop and evaluate complex transactions and act as a lead in the response to disputes and protests.
• Contract Monitoring - Provide countywide contract development and monitoring, including but not limited to non-compliance/non-performance, renewals and rebids.
• Compliance - Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations in procurement and contracting activities.
• Record Management and Retention - Develop a methodology and maintain master files on all contacting agencies.
• Workflow Compliance - Facilitate risk management, corporation counsel, comptroller functions, OEI participation, and ordinance compliance and functions related to acquisition and contracting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Years of Experience Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required and must be maintained throughout employment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
• One (1) year or more of work experience in Law, Contract Management, Contract Compliance or Procurement required
• One (1) year or more of work experience in a Supervisory, Management or Project Manager role required
• Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Policy, Public Administration or closely related field preferred
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification or equivalent preferred

Note: This position is unclassified and is not subject to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency. During the application process please upload your updated resume and cover letter outlining experience.

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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.