National Forest Foundation

Contracts and Procurement Associate Manager

National Forest Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $96,000 per year

About the role

  • Coordinate outgoing service contracts and other similar actions to advance the organization's operational and administrative procurement needs.
  • Work closely with NFF’s Marketing, Information Technology, Finance, People and Culture, and administrative teams to coordinate the procurement activities.
  • Lead vendor solicitations and review and negotiation of complex vendor contracts.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies and due diligence processes.
  • Advise leadership on risk exposure and recommend contract modifications.
  • Serve as a resource to staff and prospective vendors, guiding through defined processes.
  • Train and mentor staff on current procurement processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in contract administration and compliance, contract management, procurement and acquisition, or related fields.
  • Paralegal certificate or legal contract experience.
  • Knowledge of obligations and requirements associated with federal funding.
  • Familiarity with the USDA Forest Service preferred.
  • Commitment to the mission of the NFF.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
  • Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by the organization for you and any dependents.
  • Vision insurance paid 50% by the organization for you and any dependents.
  • Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type.
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options.
  • Whole life insurance at a discounted rate.
  • Employees start with 35 days of annual leave, sick leave, personal leave and holidays (annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service).
  • Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid.
  • Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year.
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Certifications
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