Procurement Specialist II: Bids, Contracts, Vendors

Housing Opportunity Com; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Opportunities Commission is seeking a Buyer II in Silver Spring, MD. This professional position provides procurement services for purchasing supplies, services, construction and equipment, ensuring timely deliveries and competitive pricing.

Under supervision, you will prepare purchase requests, administer routine contracts, develop bid specifications, evaluate bids, and recommend vendor selections. Strong knowledge of procurement methods and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in full cycle procurement.
• Professional buyer certification preferred.
• Advanced writing skills for writing specifications, invitations to bid, request for proposals and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requests and develops bid specifications; initiates procurement actions.
• Analyzes bids, selects lowest, responsive bidder and recommends contract awards.
• Meets with staff to clarify requirements and explain bidding processes; processes change orders.
• Maintains procurement policies, reports and training for staff.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Relations

Bid Evaluation

Advanced Writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

Yardi/OpenGov

Job description

The Housing Opportunities Commission is seeking a Buyer II in Silver Spring, MD. This professional position provides procurement services for purchasing supplies, services, construction and equipment, ensuring timely deliveries and competitive pricing.

Under supervision, you will prepare purchase requests, administer routine contracts, develop bid specifications, evaluate bids, and recommend vendor selections. Strong knowledge of procurement methods and MS Office is essential.