Procurement Specialist

Overview

A public-sector organization is seeking two Procurement Officers to support end-to-end procurement activities, from solicitation development through contract award and ongoing contract administration. These roles partner closely with internal departments to ensure compliant, transparent, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in alignment with organizational policies and strategic objectives.

• Manages contract administration. Maintains accurate records of procurement activities. Maintains supplier information and ensures supplier performance, including price, schedule, and quantity for goods and services.
• Develops solicitations from project intake through contract award in accordance with the City Procurement Code and in collaboration with various department users.
• Performs evaluations, negotiations, price analysis, and approvals in support of contract awards. Assesses and evaluates potential vendors. Negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, delivery schedules, and other contractual terms.
• Prepares City Council written communications regarding the award or renewal recommendation with sufficient background and content to support the recommendation.

Supports the procurement team in meeting strategic goals and initiatives. Monitors and projects workload.

Shift: 40 hours/week (start onsite then moved to hybrid, remote 3 days a week)

Duration: 16+ month Contract with extensions

Pay Rate: $36-44 /hr

• 3+ year of experience within public sector procurement
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field
• Able to own and manage the entire procurement lifecycle
• Project management and committee facilitation
• Negotiation, pricing and financial analysis skills

• Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M), Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP).