The Contracts Administrator is a key member of the Procure to Pay (P2P) team at Boston University and is responsible for developing, negotiating, and facilitating the creation of binding contracts with suppliers, placing orders in response to service or material requirements, assisting in reconciling purchase order discrepancies, and training Requisitioners in Ariba Guided BUying.

Major duties of this position include: 

• Drafts and facilitates the creation of binding contract documents and purchase orders for Boston University orders with new and existing suppliers.
• Interacts daily and coordinates closely with stakeholders, suppliers, Contracts Attorneys, colleagues, and management, to identify functional/technical specifications and performs cost analysis of supplier proposals to establish negotiation positions to obtain the best total value for Boston University.
• Assists in the execution and delivery of the P2P strategy by driving alignment and engagement of key stakeholders and facilitating adoption/acceptance of BU procurement programs across schools, colleges, and administrative units.
• Develops and maintains high-quality documentation including purchase records, bid records, purchasing card (PCard) records, standard operating procedures, and relevant training materials as required by law, federal acquisition requirements, and Boston University policy.