Procurement Contracts Specialist

The City of Camas Finance Department is seeking a Procurement Contracts Specialist. The position supports citywide procurement operations within the Finance Department and offers flexible remote work options up to 2 days per week. The position is represented by the Camas Public Employees’ Association and is eligible for a full benefits package.

Job Duties

• Work collaboratively to support procurement processes across the organization.
• Administer and manage contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with policies, best practices, and legal requirements.
• Support efficient, transparent, and effective procurement and contracting operations.
• Review, draft, and process formal and informal bidding documents, RFPs, and qualifications-based selections.
• Provide expert technical assistance and collaborative support to internal city staff and external contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Management, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Two years of experience in procurement or purchasing and related legal terminology.
• Familiarity with e-procurement and contract management (preferred).
• Washington State public sector experience (preferred).
• APWA Contract Administration Committee (CAEC) certification or equivalent.

Preferred Attributes

• Proactive, positive attitude.
• Able to take initiative.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Diplomatic versatility for guiding partners through regulatory processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.

Supplemental Information:

• All application materials must be attached when submitting the application.
• To learn more about the benefits package, visit our salaries and benefits page.

Required Education

To apply, please indicate the highest level of education you have completed in the corresponding question on the application.

Experience

• To apply, please indicate if you have at least two years of experience in procurement or purchasing, and related legal terminology in the corresponding question on the application.
• To apply, please indicate if you have familiarity with e-procurement and contract management in the corresponding question on the application.
• To apply, please indicate if you have Washington State public sector experience in the corresponding question on the application.
• To apply, please indicate if you have the APWA Contract Administration Committee (CAEC) certification, or equivalent, in the corresponding question on the application.

Additional Information

To apply, please ensure that the information provided in your application supports your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified, and documentation may be required.