Procurement Services Coordinator

About the role

The Procurement Services Coordinator plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the procurement of services, supplies, equipment, and operating systems; assists in the development and implementation of purchasing and contract policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and codes pertaining to public purchasing and contracting
• Policies, rules, and regulations applicable to purchasing and contracting
• Principles and techniques of business administration
• Principles and practices of contract law, purchasing techniques, and specification writing
• Concepts and techniques for utilizing current and new technology in applicable areas
• Procurement software platforms and related systems that streamline and enhance the procurement lifecycle including sourcing, vendor management, contract management, and purchase order processing
• Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter verifiable college coursework units in business administration, contract administration, contract law, public finance, or other field closely related to the job requirements of the classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education.
• Three years of experience in contract development, contract administration, and purchasing, for a wide variety of services and/or materials in a public agency, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and codes pertaining to public purchasing and contracting
• Policies, rules, and regulations applicable to purchasing and contracting
• Principles and techniques of business administration
• Principles and practices of contract law, purchasing techniques, and specification writing
• Concepts and techniques for utilizing current and new technology in applicable areas
• Procurement software platforms and related systems that streamline and enhance the procurement lifecycle including sourcing, vendor management, contract management, and purchase order processing
• Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements

Skills

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Industry Monitoring
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation
• Professional & Technical Expertise
• Using Technology
• Oral Communication
• Writing
• Customer Focus
• Negotiating
• Teamwork
• Project Management
• Cultural Proficiency

Benefits

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• Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan
• Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.

Pay

• $115,428 to $142,992 Annually

Schedule

• Hybrid remote schedules may be available.