Contracts&Procurement Administrator

SETI Institute$90K — $130K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2-5+ years of experience in contracts administration, procurement, or related field
  • Working knowledge of procurement processes, contract management principles, and compliance requirements
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements
  • Coordinate procurement activities including requests, Purchase Orders, and Credit Card Orders
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and funding guidelines
  • Maintain accurate and complete contract and procurement documentation
  • Track contract deliverables, deadlines, and renewal/expiration dates
  • Serve as contact for vendors and internal departments on procurement inquiries
  • Assist in negotiating vendor terms with senior leadership
  • Define processes to increase procurement efficiency and support internal departments
Full Job Description
Position Title: Contracts & Procurement Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Contracts & Procurement Manager

Location: Remote or on-site

Position Summary

The SETI Institute located in Mt. View California is looking for a Contracts and Procurement Administrator to support the full lifecycle of contracts and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and funding guidelines. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to facilitate efficient purchasing and contract execution processes.

Salary Range for this position. $90,000 - $130,000

Apply here: https://www.seti.org/career-center/contracts-procurement-administrator/

Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage the preparation, review, and processing of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements

  • Coordinate procurement activities including requests, Purchase Orders, and Credit Card Orders
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable funding agency guidelines
  • Maintain contract and procurement documentation, ensuring accuracy, and completeness
  • Track contract deliverables, deadlines, and renewal/expiration dates
  • Track authorized funds against payments
  • Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal departments regarding procurement and contract-related inquiries
  • Assist in negotiating terms and conditions with vendors in coordination with senior leadership
  • Support defining processes to increase efficiency and assist internal departments in contracting and procurement operations

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2-5+ years of experience in contracts administration, procurement, or related field
  • Working knowledge of procurement processes, contract management principles, and compliance requirements
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Physical Requirements

  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.


About SETI Institute

The SETI Institute is a non-profit research organization that is dedicated to exploring, understanding, and explaining the origin and nature of life in the universe. The Institute conducts research in astrobiology, astronomy, and planetary science, and is involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). The SETI Institute also provides education and outreach programs to engage the public in science and inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers.
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85 employees
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1984

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