Procurement Specialist IV

Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Overview

The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (“OEDIT”) was created to foster a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT’s divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses – new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large – including retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado’s economic base, and job training to keep Colorado’s workforce the best in the nation.

Position: Procurement Specialist. The position assists the Procurement Director with all aspects of procurement and contracting for the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in compliance with all state and federal laws, rules, policies, procedures and guidelines. This role requires a solid understanding and application of procurement functions, including reviewing discretionary purchase requests, issuing and awarding solicitations, and assisting with contract review and monitoring as required.

Performs related work as directed.

• Fully functional in all aspects of purchasing and contracting services.
• Work with program staff and vendors to clarify product or service needs, and select appropriate method of procurement per State statutes and rules.
• Assist staff with scope of work development by reviewing, providing guidance, and making recommendations for purchase orders, contracts, amendments, interagency agreements, intergovernmental agreements, and grants.
• Coordinate with program staff to develop solicitation documents, including Documented Quotes, Invitations for Bid, and Requests for Proposals.
• Manage the entire solicitation process.
• Coordinate applications for any required waivers or approvals to comply with State statutes, rules, and policies, including fiscal rule waivers and sole source approvals.
• Draft, negotiate, review, and manage purchase orders and contracts in accordance with State statutes, rules, and policies.
• Prepare necessary documents for contracts and purchase orders.
• Modify and liquidate purchase orders and contracts in the State’s financial system, CORE, and OEDIT’s CMS system, Salesforce.
• Prepare reports using the State’s financial system, CORE.
• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the State Statutes, Colorado Procurement Code and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Attend trainings as necessary to maintain familiarity with State best practices in procurement and contract management.
• Manage records in the State Contract Management System (CMS) and coordinate requests to add new vendors or manage existing vendor records.
• Guide staff on OEDIT procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Self‑starter who is outgoing, enthusiastic and has a positive attitude and good judgment.
• Strong analytical, enthusiastic, and oral and written communication skills.
• Proven problem‑solving acumen, highly detail‑oriented, and able to multitask.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, confidence, diplomacy, and flexibility.
• Continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes, and provide quality customer service.
• Participates in project teams and conferences or workshops as required.
• Excellent time‑management skills.

• Experience with e‑procurement or automated purchasing systems (e.g., People Soft, SAP, or CORE).
• Experience using Salesforce.
• Proficiency in G Suite productivity tools such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Hangouts.
• Microsoft Office experience, including Word and Excel.

• At least 7 years of full‑time professional procurement experience for a business or government agency.
• OR: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, finance, or a field closely related to the major duties of this position AND at least 3 years of full‑time professional procurement…