Procurement Specialist

The purpose of the Procurement Specialist is to execute full-performance level purchasing of a variety of goods and services for the Emergency Management Division.

Under general supervision, writes reviews, publishes, evaluates, and awards bids for goods and services within an assigned timeframe. Monitors and maintains awarded contract during the term of the contract. Assures the Emergency Management Division and vendor are in compliance with terms and conditions of the contract. Implements and maintains contract tracking system. Under general supervision, implements and writes changes to the contract of renewal, price adjustments, or changes to other terms and conditions.

Assists with sourcing purchases for the Emergency Management Division through market research and determining best method of procurement. Assists in determining most cost-effective and feasible types of goods and services to reduce or maintain expenses. Coordinates delivery of goods and services for the Emergency Management Division. Prior to publishing, writes specifications for requests for quotations, requests for proposal, expression of interest, direct award, etc.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• OR Substitution:
  Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for 30 credit hours of education.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a broad range of purchasing of commodities or services in a centralized purchasing function for use in the operation of a private industry or governmental unit.
• OR Substitution: A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at a rate of one (1) year of experience for 15 semester hours of education not to exceed two (2) years.