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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration and government procurement, with a strong focus on managing state and cooperative contract lifecycles, compliance, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive growth and performance.
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Contract AdministrationGovernment ProcurementExcel ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsRelationship Management
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Hard Skills
Contract Lifecycle ManagementData AnalysisReportingPricing ManagementCompliance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStrong Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAbility to Work Independently
Industry Keywords
State Government ProcurementCooperative Purchasing ProgramsNASPO ValuePointFederal Acquisition RegulationsGSA Contracts
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead contract administrative efforts for VWR’s State Government portfolio, including NASPO
- Serve as primary VWR relationship owner and point of contact for NASPO and other state contracting entities
- Manage state and cooperative contract lifecycles, including addenda, renewals, extensions, amendments, and transitions
- Own periodic sales reporting and administrative fee calculation and remittance
- Analyze contract compliance issues, communicate root causes, and implement corrective action plans
- Complete customer-specific reporting, fee requirements, and contract performance tracking
- Perform contract modifications and administrative actions, including maintaining customer pricing files
- Recommend, develop, audit, and implement tools, policies, and processes to improve compliance and operational efficiency
- Provide analytics to Sales leadership and the Government Contracts Manager to improve growth, profitability, and performance
- Set priorities and direction for the State Government contract program, including growth opportunities, risk mitigation, and process standardization
- Coordinate solicitation responses, pricing submissions, and contract negotiations with Bids/Quotes and Legal
- Implement new agreements and ensure contractual requirements are delivered to customers
- Train and assist internal partners with reporting, administrative fees, and contract obligations
- Manage and measure assigned accounts against departmental metrics
- Communicate with stakeholders and state government customers regarding requirements, reporting, pricing files, timelines, and administrative actions
- Support audit readiness, documentation accuracy, and contract file maintenance
- Serve as subject matter expert for state contracting and perform other Government Contracts administration duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- College degree or equivalent applicable experience required
- Minimum of 5+ years of applicable experience in contracts, government procurement, pricing, customer contract operations, reporting, or a related business support function
- State government procurement and contract administration background preferred
- Knowledge of state procurement rules and cooperative purchasing programs preferred
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations a plus, but not required
- Strong Excel capabilities
- Experience managing state or cooperative purchasing contract vehicles such as NASPO ValuePoint or similar programs strongly preferred
- Federal contract experience (e.g., GSA, DLA eCAT) a plus
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to operate independently with broad general guidance against defined business objectives
- Ability to lead a contract portfolio, build and sustain relationships with government customers, and influence cross-functional partners
- Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, maintain pricing files, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Ability to communicate with internal partners and external customers, including state government contract administrators and procurement officials
- Ability to prioritize work and manage extremely time-sensitive deadlines
- Ability to understand and comply with internal policies, contract terms, customer requirements, and reporting obligations
- Ability to travel approximately 5% as business needs require
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- High level of accountability, ownership, and follow-through
- Leadership presence with ability to represent VWR with state government customers and guide internal partners
- Strong problem-solving skills, including root-cause identification and corrective-action support
- Ability to balance service, compliance, risk management, and business needs
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Bids/Quotes, Pricing, Legal, Operations, Customer Service, and external customer contacts
- Ability to identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Learning experiences to support career growth and success
- Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
- Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support