Contract Specialist I - II - Procurement

Anticipated Hiring Ranges

• Specialist I: $55,272 - $68,907 Annually
• Specialist II: $60,799 - $76,523 Annually

• Specialist I: $55,272 - $80,145 Annually
• Specialist II: $60,799 - $88,159 Annually

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges?
The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

The City of Greeley is seeking a Contract Specialist I or II to join the Purchasing team in the Finance Department. The Contract Specialist reports to the Assistant Purchasing Manager and provides a variety of functions related to citywide procurement of goods, services, and construction through different solicitation options for the City of Greeley by providing independent contracting support for department contracts, RFP issuance, competitive Bid processes, and overall contract management functions.

The successful incumbent will perform full lifecycle of contracting functions of the procurement process, including developing and supporting processes for hiring architects and engineers from bidding to project close.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license.

• At least one (1) year of general purchasing experience.

• In addition to previous requirements, an Associate's degree (two-year degree) or certification program of comparable length (i.e. Purchasing Professional (CCP) Certification).
• Three (3) years of experience in government or private industry finance, business, procurement, or contracting.
• Three (3) years of experience in Governmental procurement.

OR

• At least one (1) year of experience in government or private industry in finance, business, procurement, or contracting.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, purchasing, or a related field, or a certification program of comparable length (i.e. Purchasing Professional (CCP) Certification).
• Three (3) to five (5) years of governmental procurement experience is preferred.
• Understanding of government procurement requirements and best practices.

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Knowledge of procurement laws.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Ability to work within defined policies, principles, and department objectives and limits set by professional standards to achieve work.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Adobe, Oracle, Docu Sign, COGNOS, RMBS, and the willingness to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to make commitments and decisions which are…