Hybrid Procurement & Sourcing Specialist I

King County, Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables, is seeking a skilled Contract Specialist 1 for the Goods & Services team. You will guide multi-step procurements, craft scope/ specifications, and ensure compliance through post-award activities.

Collaboration with clients and County staff is essential for successful outcomes. Ideal candidates bring knowledge of competitive solicitations, vendor management, and strong communication.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of competitive procurement solicitations, contracting and vendor management.
• Basic understanding of contract law, regulations, procurement methods, industry principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills.
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in daily work.
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate and manage multi-step procurement processes including; determine bidding requirements, selection criteria and general terms and conditions;
• Develop scope of work and technical specifications with clients;
• Prepare contract terms and conditions for execution Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures;
• Hold evaluation meetings, interviews, proprietary meetings, and debriefs with consultants and County staff;
• Facilitate contract negotiations between County agencies & suppliers;
• Resolve disputes working with Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Risk Management;
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contract terms and conditions; assist clients with post-award documentation;
• Update and manage standard documents used in the procurement process;
• Support strategic initiatives with Strategic Sourcing, Relationship Management, and Supplier Performance Management;

Kenntnisse

Procurement knowledge

Contract law basics

MS Office

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Time management

Diversity & teamwork

Tools

Oracle EBS

Oracle Procurement Cloud

SharePoint

MS Teams

Jobbeschreibung

King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables, is seeking a skilled Contract Specialist 1 for the Goods & Services team. You will guide multi-step procurements, craft scope/ specifications, and ensure compliance through post-award activities.

Collaboration with clients and County staff is essential for successful outcomes. Ideal candidates bring knowledge of competitive solicitations, vendor management, and strong communication.