Procurement Contracts Specialist

City of Camas WA; Camas (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Remote work option (up to 2 days/week)

Job summary

The City of Camas Finance Department is seeking a qualified Procurement Contracts Specialist to support citywide procurement operations. This in-person role with some remote work offers opportunities to collaborate across departments and ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.

The position involves administering contracts from drafting to awarding, reviewing bidding documents, and providing technical assistance to both internal staff and external contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Two years of procurement or purchasing experience required.
• Familiar with e-procurement and contract management preferred.
• Washington State public sector experience preferred.
• APWA CAEC certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Review, draft, and process bidding documents, RFPs, and selections.
• Provide expert technical assistance and collaborative support to internal staff and external contractors.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal and written communication

Diplomatic versatility

Organizational and decision-making

Initiative and proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Management, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

e-procurement systems

contract management software

Job description

Job Description

The City of Camas Finance Department is seeking qualified applicants for a Procurement Contracts Specialist. This position will mainly support citywide procurement operations within the Finance Department.

The City of Camas Finance Department is seeking qualified applicants for a Procurement Contracts Specialist. This position will mainly support citywide procurement operations within the Finance Department.The hours for this position are in person Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and there is some opportunity for remote work up to 2 days/week. The position is represented by the Camas Public Employees' Association and is eligible for a full benefits package.

Job Duties

This position will collaboratively work with the Public Works Procurement Contracts Specialist to support one another and strengthen procurement processes across the organization. The selected individual will be responsible for administering and managing contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, best practices, and legal requirements. They will play a key role in supporting efficient, transparent, and effective procurement and contracting operations across the City. Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and processing formal and informal bidding documents, requests for proposals (RFPs), and qualifications-based selections. This position will provide expert technical assistance and collaborative support to internal city staff and external contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Management, Legal Studies, or related field
• Two years of experience in procurement or purchasing and related legal terminology
• Familiar with e-procurement and contract management preferred
• Washington State public sector experience preferred
• APWA Contract Administration Committee (CAEC) certification or equivalent

In addition to the job description requirements, the preferred candidate will possess the following attributes: proactive, positive attitude, ability to take initiative, excellent customer service skills and the diplomatic versatility needed to guide partners through heavily regulatory processes, good verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills, demonstrated organizational and decision-making skills and flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.

Supplemental Information

Open until filled; first application review will be September 9

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes family and domestic partner benefits such as medical, dental, and vision to full-time and part-time employees. Part-time employees that elect medical will pay a prorated premium amount. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued leave.

To learn more details, visit our salaries and benefits page.