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Pierce County

Procurement and Contracts Specialist Lead

Pierce County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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This range is provided by Pierce County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $41.00/hr - $52.11/hr

Position Summary The Finance Procurement and Contracts Division has an exciting opportunity for you to be a self-driven, analytical, and detailed oriented Procurement and Contract Specialist 2. You will be a valuable team member doing contract management, contract administration, compliance review, and consultative support for County procurement of goods, equipment, and various services.

Core Daily Responsibilities

Lead and/or perform procurement and contract administration services for complex and high-risk contracts. Ensure all procurements and contracts with federal funding meet federal, state and County requirements.

Independently develop, negotiate, execute, and administer unique, complex, high-risk, legally binding contracts.

Develop and update boilerplate language for all procurement and contract documents, ensuring County forms are up to date. Maintain federal terms and forms as available. Develop specialized contract terms and conditions as needed for individual contracts.

Develop, recommend and implement county-wide policies, procedures and processes for procurement, contracting and contract close-out.

Audit, review, document, advise and maintain procurement and contract software solutions and processes for Pierce County.

Create documentation and provide easy access to resources within the Central Procurement & Contract Services Division.

Provide training on contract and procurement processes to county departments and vendors interested in contracting with Pierce County.

Increase contracting opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprise, pierce county businesses, small businesses and veteran-owned businesses.

Qualifications

A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or related area; AND

Two years of progressively responsible work experience in the area of public sector procurement and contracting, AND

One year of supervisory or lead experience is required.

EEO and Diversity At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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