Procurement Specialist I: Impactful Public Purchasing

City of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources is seeking a procurement professional to support centralized purchasing processes and contract administration. You will work on developing specifications, managing bids, and ensuring compliance with public procurement standards.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of technical purchasing experience, with strong attention to detail and vendor coordination skills. The role is on-site at City Hall, Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and one year of technical purchasing experience.
• Experience in developing purchasing specifications and contract compliance is preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and public sector contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing specifications and request for proposals.
• Manage bids, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure compliant procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement basics

Bid management

Contract administration

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources is seeking a procurement professional to support centralized purchasing processes and contract administration. You will work on developing specifications, managing bids, and ensuring compliance with public procurement standards.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of technical purchasing experience, with strong attention to detail and vendor coordination skills. The role is on-site at City Hall, Philadelphia.