Want to apply your skills to directly helping society? Do you fantasize about getting paid a reasonable wage to make the world a better place? Benetech is Silicon Valley's deliberately nonprofit tech company, and we apply technology to directly assist the causes of literacy, accessibility, human rights and the environment.

Position Description: Benetech has an opening for a full time, experienced Contracts & Procurement Specialist. The person in this position must have strong written and verbal communication skills, be well organized and able to multi-task.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiation, preparation and administration of contracts for outsourced collection and engineering services
• Identify, qualify, negotiate and obtain competitive bids for equipment and other products
• Maintain control of Benetech/vendor/contractor interface as primary contact for contracts, purchasing and correspondence
• Work closely with Project Directors to ensure timely and accurate contract preparation and problem resolution

Contracts and product acquisition must meet compliance standards as required by Federal Grants & Awards. Will work closely with organization management team.

Additional Expectations:

• Select the best suppliers / contractors
• Negotiate terms and conditions
• Ensure goods or services are acceptable
• Deal with possible disputes for discrepancies between PO's, invoices and/or products received
• Negotiate changes if deliverables / requirements change
• Contract generation and continued involvement in reviewing performance, rates and contract terms
• Must have empathy with and understanding of our social enterprise partners, since many of our subcontractors are nonprofits employing people with disabilities or other disadvantages

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing and contract administration
• BA or commensurate work experience
• Demonstrated experience in management and completion of organizational projects and goals
• Demonstrated experience in working with suppliers & contractors in price negotiations, terms, delivery schedules and contract generation
• Strong computer, oral and written communication skills

To submit your resume and cover letter for consideration on any open position, please email your resume to: hr@benetech.org. Please include the Position Number in your subject line.