Procurement Specialist II

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The Procurement and Contracting department handles the complex procurement of commodities as well as maintenance, repair, and operating services; prepares and processes purchase orders and contracts; administers procurement procedures in accordance with City policies and ordinances; and performs a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility, including but not limited to procurement cards, insurance, emergency preparedness, auditing, and assisting the Procurement and Contracting Manager with complex projects.

• Consult with department personnel regarding procurement needs.
• Provide technical assistance in preparing complex specifications and statements of work.
• Conduct product and source research to forecast price trends.
• Advise on new products and develop cost saving/containment opportunities.
• Review City-wide uses or needs for commodities and services, and coordinate the competitive solicitation process of both.
• Administer procurement procedures in accordance with City policies and regulations.
• Prepare invitations for bid, request for quotations, request for proposal, and statement of qualifications.
• Conduct pre-proposal and pre-bid conferences as necessary.
• Receive, analyze, and evaluate responses to competitive processes, process purchase orders, and contracts.
• Prepare staff recommendations for the award of contracts and agreements for presentation to the City Council.
• Develop and monitor term contracts using an automated purchasing system.
• Review contract files to ensure compliance with City insurance, business license, and bonding requirements.
• Coordinate procurement activities with other City agencies and divisions; ensure smooth and efficient procurement operations.
• Prepare and maintain various purchasing reports as required.
• Administer the procurement program in the Procurement Manager’s absence.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered; however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application; other sections will not be used to determine experience qualifications. Qualifications noted as “desirable” or “preferred” are not part of the minimum requirements.

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional procurement experience is required.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERPS), Tyler Munis, or any Finance or Procurement/Purchasing Software Systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of contract administration and negotiation practices, statistical research and analysis, and familiarity with federal, state, and local laws is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a related field, or any combination of education and expertise that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.

• Possession of a valid NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) is preferred.
• Possession of a valid Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) is preferred.
• Possession…