Construction Procurement Specialist

Collin College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a procurement professional to purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with district regulations. The role involves developing specifications for bids, evaluating responses, and negotiating contracts with suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and 2 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of training and education with 4 years of related work).

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years of related experience or four years of directly related work experience with acceptable education/training.
• Knowledge of public procurement procedures and district policies.
• Ability to use the automated purchasing system to process orders.
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare specifications for bids, RFPs, and annual contracts.
• Analyze bid responses to determine best value for the district.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and manage contract administration.
• Import bid line items into the contract management system.
• Conduct bid openings and pre-bid/proposal conferences.
• Ensure compliance with state laws and college policies.
• Assist vendors with the bid process and provide required information.

Skills

Bid specification

Vendor research

Contract negotiation

Procurement knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Contract management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collin College in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a procurement professional to purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with district regulations. The role involves developing specifications for bids, evaluating responses, and negotiating contracts with suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and 2 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of training and education with 4 years of related work).