Statewide Bid Manager - Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC)

Statewide Bid Manager – Part-time, temporary contract position through August 2012. The Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC), a non-profit membership organization serving all types of Connecticut libraries, seeks an expert bid administrator to redesign and manage all aspects of CLC’s upcoming bidding process for library supplies, furniture, shelving and equipment.
Duties:

• Solicit input and track estimates from CLC’s member libraries and schools regarding anticipated purchases.
• Prepare RFP documents, distribute RFP through appropriate channels, and manage incoming sealed bids, all in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations governing contract management and procurement.
• Respond appropriately to vendor inquiries.
• Work with committee to determine award recipients.
• Write/edit contracts and obtain signed contracts from winning vendors.
• Establish and document replicable procedures for future bidding cycles, and conduct staff training.

Education, Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least three years of bid management and project management experience required; library experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing contract management and procurement.
• Proficient with database management software and MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel; experience with FileMaker Pro desired.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical, customer service, problem resolution, collaboration, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work a varying number of hours depending on the needs of the position.

Salary: $30.00 per hour; no benefits. This position offers flexible hours. Anticipated timeline: December 2011 through August 2012, with most work to be completed March-May 2012. 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.