Purchasing and Contracting Specialist

The Purchasing and Contracting Division is made up of two teams. The Purchasing and Contracting Expert (PaCE) team works with the departments to complete the intake for new purchases, finalize and publish solicitations, facilitate pre-solicitation conferences, manage the solicitation evaluation process and create contracts. Once contracts are executed, PaCE is responsible for issuing amendments for contract renewals and other changes. The Purchasing and Contracting Administration (PCAT) team oversees contracts after they have been executed and work with the department and contractors to ensure contractor performance, monitoring of contract, compliance with contractual terms and conditions, maintain contractor files, assist in problem solving, and provide technical assistance to contractors and business owners.

This vacancy is on the PCAT Team.

Responsible for county-wide purchasing and contracting functions, including intake, competitive solicitation, and contract creation related to a wide variety of supplies, equipment, materials, labor services, and professional and expenditure grant services in accordance with federal regulations, state statutes, county administrative code, policies, procedures and budget; assist in analyzing contractor performance for compliance and with corrective action; and to perform related duties as assigned.

This is the entry-level class in the Purchasing and Contracting Specialist job series. This position could reside on one of two teams:
Purchasing and Contracting or Contract Administration. This position will provide support to the Senior Purchasing and Contracting Specialist and Principal Purchasing and Contracting Specialist as needed.

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This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy.

To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to:
Flexible Workplace Policy.