Procurement and Contracts Specialist – Planning and Public Works

Description Position Summary

Why It’s a great opportunity:
The Business and Finance Operations division of Planning and Public Works has an exciting opportunity for you to be a self-driven, analytical, and detail oriented Procurement and Contract Specialist 2. You will be a lead team member doing contract management, contract administration, compliance review, and consultative support for County procurement of goods, equipment, and various services. You and your team’s efforts support public work-related projects by coordinating with various PPW Divisions for contract document development, negotiation, review, and approvals.

You will provide direction to internal and external stakeholders, collaboration with County procurement team, help influence improvements and efficiencies the procurement processes.

Why It’s a great department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement – just to name a few!

How to be successful in the role:
Your success will come from ability to provide excellent written and oral communications while handling multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities. You will need to utilize your knowledge of procurement and contracts to include contract development including supporting documents, liaising with Division staff, implementation of laws, regulations, and policies while ensuring contract compliance. A high level of proficiency in writing, creating, drafting, editing, and finalizing documents and processes.

Flexibility, self-motivation, and being able to speak confidently to internal and external customers while being solution oriented will further your success.

Your future in this role:
Planning and Public Works has access to many Pierce County training opportunities including classroom settings and access to Linked In Learning. You will also build your procurement and contracting knowledge through industry driven webinars and educational opportunities, along with regular meetings with your manager to receive feedback and discuss future goals. Pierce County offers professional development, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County.

• Lead and/or perform procurement and contract monitoring and administration services for complex and high-risk contracts. Ensure all procurements and contracts with grant or federal funding meet federal, state and County requirements.
• Independently develop, negotiate, execute, and administer unique, complex, high-risk, legally binding contracts.
• Develop specialized contract terms and conditions as needed for individual contracts.
• Draft, recommend and implement Department-specific policies, procedures and processes for procurement, contracting and contract close-out.
• Create documentation and provide easy access to resources within the Business & Financial Operations Division that are in alignment with PCS guidance.
• Provide training on contract and procurement processes to divisions and vendors interested in contracting with PPW.

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or related area; AND
• Two years of progressively responsible work experience in the area of public sector procurement and contracting, AND
• One year of supervisory or lead experience is required.

• Certifications in Procurement and Contracting such as CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP.
• Experience in Public Works and goods/services contracting / purchasing.
• Exper…