Procurement Specialist I — Public Sector Contracts & Negotiations

RTD - Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD); United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTD in Denver seeks a Procurement Specialist I to perform procurement for capital, equipment, IT and services, including soliciting, evaluating vendors, drafting contracts and overseeing purchase orders under the Contract Manager’s guidance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, at least five years of contracting/procurement experience, knowledge of federal/state procurement laws, and certifications such as CPPB/CPP/NIGP-CPP preferred (obtaining within 3 years).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes requisitions for routine procurements
• Develops procurement strategies and solicitation documents
• Solicits, analyzes, and evaluates quotations, bids, and proposals
• Negotiates contracts and manages purchase orders under Contract Manager guidance
• Maintains contract files and ensures compliance with RTD, state and federal rules

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Relationship management

Effective communication

Public procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Five years procurement experience

Public procurement certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RTD in Denver seeks a Procurement Specialist I to perform procurement for capital, equipment, IT and services, including soliciting, evaluating vendors, drafting contracts and overseeing purchase orders under the Contract Manager’s guidance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, at least five years of contracting/procurement experience, knowledge of federal/state procurement laws, and certifications such as CPPB/CPP/NIGP-CPP preferred (obtaining within 3 years).