Supervising Procurement Contract Specialist

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Supervising Procurement Contract Specialist positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:59pm (PST). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The Supervising Procurement Contract Specialist position requires a highly motivated professional who will be responsible for overseeing procurement operations and providing guidance across a variety of contract-related functions. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting training, offering procurement and contract support, preparing evaluations, and initiating actions necessary to implement decisions and recommendations. This role also involves reviewing complex solicitations, contracts, and related documents to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

The Supervising Procurement Contract Specialist plays a vital role in addressing complaints and vendor protests, assisting staff with drafting responses to formal requests. The incumbent is expected to manage a standard procurement workload while also performing and supporting the most complex tasks within the unit. Additionally, the Supervising Procurement Contract Specialist will be responsible for interpreting and applying County and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations that govern all aspects of procurement, including the awarding and management of contracts.

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The ideal candidate will possess over four (4) years of knowledge and direct experience in public or private contract and/or procurement policies and practices. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the successful candidate will possess extensive experience and knowledge in the following core competencies:

• Knowledge and experience in public or private sector procurement and/or contracting processes, contract negotiations, and contract management.
• Demonstrating knowledge and direct experience in the principles, ethics, and practices of procurement and/or contracts as well as general knowledge of applicable general laws and Government Codes.
• Ability to manage complex procurements and/or contracts, such as Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to acquire professional services, consultant services, management information systems, including alternate delivery methods and various contract types that result from procuring these services.
• Conducting complex value analysis and writing precise product specifications/scope of work.
• Knowledge of general market conditions and pricing through various information resources.
• Knowledge of the Department of Industrial Relations, Prevailing Wage, Payment and Performance Bonds and/or other related requirements.

• Ability to manage vendor performance and investigate and resolve sensitive or unusual issues or complaints.
• Demonstrating extensive experience and knowledge in the interpretation and analysis of legislative data, laws, rules, regulations and policies pertinent to procurement and contracts and carrying out their enforcement.
• Determining the appropriate methods of solicitations and contract type based on the various customer/stakeholders needs.

• Making well-informed and objective decisions by understanding the impact and implications on organizational goals.
• Working independently and managing time wisely to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Building and managing positive, forward-focused, customer-oriented work environments.
• Utilizing sound judgment and diplomacy in dealing with difficult and sensitive situations.
• Managing performance of staff with differing skill levels and styles in a manner that inspires continual improvement.

• Possessing effective…