Procurement & Contracts Specialist II (Remote)

Thurston County, Washington; Olympia, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave and holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thurston County Public Works is hiring a Procurement & Contract Specialist II to lead procurement activities and contract development for goods and services including public works and consulting.

The role requires coordinating solicitations, evaluating proposals, negotiating scopes of work and costs, and ensuring compliance with state and local policies. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Olympia, WA with the Business Services team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Washington State procurement regulations and processes.
• Experience leading bid and vendor selection processes.
• Ability to develop scopes of work and evaluate proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities, including planning and issuing solicitations.
• Write or edit scopes of work and determine selection criteria.
• Negotiate contract scope, terms, and costs with vendors.
• Issue notices of award and maintain contract records.
• Provide guidance on purchasing procedures to staff.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Job description

Thurston County Public Works is hiring a Procurement & Contract Specialist II to lead procurement activities and contract development for goods and services including public works and consulting.

The role requires coordinating solicitations, evaluating proposals, negotiating scopes of work and costs, and ensuring compliance with state and local policies. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Olympia, WA with the Business Services team.