Procurement Services Supervisor

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Procurement Services Supervisor vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six months.

Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres to more than 28,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 215 miles of backcountry trails. We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Services Supervisor to oversee the Procurement and Strategic Sourcing (PASS) team within the Finance Section
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Whether you are working in an office or on the front lines, a career with King County Parks means enhancing the quality of life for its residents through environmental conservation efforts, equity, and health and wellness. If you have a passion for the outdoors and improving your community, consider this opportunity! The Parks Finance Section is a vital internal support resource to the Parks Division and provides responsive, outstanding support services aligned with the core values of accountability, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, and workforce development.

This role will lead the Parks Procurement and Strategic Sourcing (PASS) unit within the Finance, Budget, and Planning Section
. Focused primarily on non-capital goods and services, technical services, and other contract types commonly used across Parks operations and other non-capital business units. The successful candidate will identify gaps in Parks’ current procurement processes and implement strategies that reduce risk and ensure alignment with King County procurement requirements and industry standards. They will also provide guidance and support to internal Parks customers on procurement needs, contract administration, and monitoring, and serve as a liaison to other relevant King County agencies such as Procurement & Payables.

This role will assist in hiring and supervising a team of contracts and procurement support staff with an emphasis on non-capital goods and services, technical services, and technology contracts.

The Finance, Budget, and Planning Section manages the Parks and Recreation Division’s financial affairs and business administration in support of its mission to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. The section is a valuable internal resource to the division and is comprised of four work units:
Finance Administration;
Accounting and Fiscal Administration;
Budget and Financial Planning;
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing; and Project Control Office.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Procurement Services Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Oversee all non-capital procurement activities. Serve as the subject-matter expert for Parks goods, services and technology procurement activities.
• Supervise and mentor procurement and contracting personnel, assign work, and support staff development and performance evaluations.
• Lead or assign staff to lead solicitation and contract development efforts.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where staff feel valued and empowered to share ideas and concerns.
• Coach staff through complex contracting issues, competing priorities, and…