Procurement & Contracts Specialist — Public Sector Sourcing

RICHLAND COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Recreation Commission is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement and contract administration for construction projects, maintenance, and services. The role involves handling requisitions, bids, and vendor communications to ensure compliant, timely acquisitions.

You will collaborate with the Construction Manager and internal teams, maintaining records and assisting with contract amendments, renewals, and closeouts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration or related field.
• Two years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience allowed.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and vendor management.
• CPPO/CPPB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Manager with procurement for construction projects, maintenance, goods, equipment, and services.
• Prepare and maintain purchase requisitions, orders, bid documents, RFIs, contracts, and related records.
• Solicit quotes and bids in line with procurement policies and requirements.
• Review procurement requests for completeness, funding, approvals, and compliance.
• Evaluate vendor qualifications, price quotations, bids, and references.
• Maintain contract files and monitor renewals, amendments, and closeouts.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, procurement, inventory, and contract records.
• Assist with inventory, property, and equipment control and reconciliation.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Contract administration

Purchase orders

Budgeting

Education

Associate degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Richland County Recreation Commission is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement and contract administration for construction projects, maintenance, and services. The role involves handling requisitions, bids, and vendor communications to ensure compliant, timely acquisitions.

You will collaborate with the Construction Manager and internal teams, maintaining records and assisting with contract amendments, renewals, and closeouts.