Senior Public Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Fairfax Water; Morin-Heights; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Water seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage complex procurements and contract activities. You will lead competitive processes, assist with specifications, and prepare agreements while ensuring VPPA compliance and ethical standards.

Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, bid/proposal evaluations, and supporting executive reporting. Strong negotiation and MS Office skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field plus 3+ years managing complex procurements including IT, facilities, construction or services.
• CPPB/CPPO certification or ability to obtain within one year is required or strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Virginia Public Procurement Act and Fairfax Water policies is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with supervisors, co-workers, customers and the public.
• Experience in state/local government procurement and contract administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurements of goods and nonprofessional services with independence and collaboration across divisions.
• Oversee competitive procurement processes compliant with VPPA and Fairfax Water policies.
• Lead strategic sourcing via competitive methods and various contract types.
• Assist requisitioners with specifications and scopes of work for solicitations.
• Prepare and review agreements, participate in board item reviews, and create purchase orders.
• Negotiate contract changes and perform contract administration and reporting.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Vendor management

MS Office

Communication skills

SAP Ariba

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

CPPB/CPPO certification

Tools

SAP Ariba

MS Office

Job description

Fairfax Water seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage complex procurements and contract activities. You will lead competitive processes, assist with specifications, and prepare agreements while ensuring VPPA compliance and ethical standards.

Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, bid/proposal evaluations, and supporting executive reporting. Strong negotiation and MS Office skills are essential for success in this role.