Manager of Discounts and Negotiations – Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC)

Manager of Discounts and Negotiations – The Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC), a non-profit membership organization serving all types of Connecticut libraries, seeks an energetic self-starter to identify quality products and services, negotiate discounts, and write and administer contracts with vendors on behalf of libraries statewide. Reports to: Executive Director, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Full-time position.
Position Summary/General Description:

• Work with vendors and librarians to investigate products and services that best serve libraries’ needs.
• Leverage the purchasing power of member libraries to procure deep discounts on desirable products and services for libraries of all sizes and types in all regions of the state.
• Develop, evaluate, and manage numerous statewide contracts for discounts and cooperative purchasing.
• Perform complex contract negotiation duties and ensure vendor compliance with contract specifications.

Education, Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Graduate coursework in library science and/or business administration a plus.
• Experience working at public, academic, school, and/or special libraries, particularly in the areas of collection development and/or technology, highly desirable.
• Knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques.
• Experience writing/overseeing vendor contracts, with solid understanding of key contract terminology.
• Knowledge of current trends in library products and services, and commitment to staying informed about emerging technologies.
• Excellent analytical, customer service, problem resolution, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Able to work on concurrent tasks while effectively prioritizing and coordinating work assignments.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Willing to travel.

Salary: $38,000 to $42,000 with excellent benefits. To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references to Jill Dugas Hughes, Executive Director, at hr@ctlibrarians.org. Open until filled. For more about CLC, visit ctlibrarians.org.