Procurement Specialist I - Department of Finance

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About the role

A Procurement Specialist I reviews, analyzes, negotiates, and processes requisitions for a wide variety of supplies, equipment, furniture, commodities, and services used by City agencies. This non-supervisory role operates under moderate supervision in an office setting with minimal physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and process procurement requisitions for supplies, equipment, furniture, commodities, and services.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts with specialized expertise in at least one of the following: professional services, information technology, utilities, building services, equipment, or commodities.
• Write commodity and service specification contracts.
• Investigate, analyze, negotiate, and resolve non-complex procurement issues between user agencies and vendors.
• Locate sources of supply and obtain competitive bids.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, contractors, City agency personnel, and the public.
• Maintain records and write reports.

Requirements

• On or before the application filing date, candidates must meet one of the following:
  • Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of procurement experience (including procurement planning, solicitation preparation, contract development, negotiation, and administration).
  • Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) and two additional years of procurement experience.
  • High school diploma/GED and five years of procurement experience within the previous 10 years, with at least 50% in government or public sector.
• Must pass the UPPCC test for Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification within four years of hiring; failure to pass is grounds for dismissal.
• Background check and fingerprinting required for final candidates.
• Six-month probationary period for all new hires, including current City employees.
• Financial disclosure required within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of public procurement theories, principles, and practices.
• Familiarity with procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including grammar and writing techniques.
• Ability to analyze, negotiate, and resolve procurement issues.
• Ability to maintain records, write reports, and establish effective working relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

Pay

$59,138.00 – $96,388.00 annually.

Schedule

Conventional workweek, performed in an office setting.