Procurement & Contracts Specialist I

Maryland; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

State pension plan

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Job summary

Maryland Department of Labor seeks a Procurement Officer I to manage procurement for the Department, including equipment, services, and IT. You will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts in accordance with state regulations and LABOR procedures.

The role requires overseeing grants, corporate card usage, and purchasing transactions, with a focus on compliance and timely processing within the Contracts & Procurement Unit.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement of equipment, services, IT, and supplies.
• Ability to solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts.
• Familiarity with state procurement regulations (COMAR Title 21).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Maryland procurement laws and LABOR procedures for Procurement Officers.
• Determine proper solicitation methods and approvals for procurement.
• Ensure procurement work is accurate and timely within Contracts & Procurement Unit.

Skills

Procurement experience

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Procurement certification (preferred)

Tools

FMIS

eMMA

Job description

Maryland Department of Labor seeks a Procurement Officer I to manage procurement for the Department, including equipment, services, and IT. You will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts in accordance with state regulations and LABOR procedures.

The role requires overseeing grants, corporate card usage, and purchasing transactions, with a focus on compliance and timely processing within the Contracts & Procurement Unit.