Mission Statement
Procurement Contracting and Compliance, a division of the UBS unit, renders the vendor relationships, business terms, and project vision developed by the University community into contracts that ensure those relationships, terms, and vision withstand the tests of time and chance while reflecting the values and priorities of the University and the State of Connecticut.
Job Post: Sr. Contract Specialist
The Sr. Contract Specialist is accountable for performing and managing the most complex tasks within the business support services portfolio of contracts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, preparing reports, supervising a team of professional staff, and serving as a primary liaison with the Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Attorney General (when required), outside legal counsel and senior University administrators and officials.
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Job Post: Compliance and Risk Management Specialist
Under the general direction of the Director of Procurement Contracting & Compliance, and/or as instructed by the Associate Vice President (AVP) & Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), this position serves as the Risk Management Liaison with the State Insurance Risk Management Board and be responsible for managing claims and supporting UConn’s compliance with the requirements of the State Insurance Risk Management Board and UConn’s insurers.
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Job Post: Contract Specialist 1-Technology
Under the general direction of the University Director of Procurement Contracting & Compliance and/or the Senior Contract Specialist for Technology, this role will utilize existing policies, procedures, and statutes, to draft and negotiate terms and conditions for the University’s information technology and telecommunications contracts, including but not limited to contracts for IT hardware, software, maintenance/support and consulting services.
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Video on End User Department Responsibility for Directing Work and Monitoring Performance
In collaboration with the Office of University Compliance, Procurement Services has developed a fun Compliance Clip video that outlines End User Departments’ responsibility for Directing Work and Monitoring Performance. Check out our Roles & Responsibilities page for more information about End User Department responsibilities.
Updated Information about Roles & Responsibilities
University departments that buy goods or services play a crucial role in managing vendor relationships. The Procurement Contracting & Compliance, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable groups have developed detailed information to help University departments better understand this role. Procurement Services is very glad to provide University departments with vendor management training. Please contact University Business Services for more information.