Procurement Specialist II — Public Sector Contracts

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Baltimore seeks a Procurement Specialist II to review, analyze and develop highly complex contracts for specialized services and technology. The role involves leading professional staff on complex procurement projects and ensuring compliance with public sector procurement standards.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of public procurement experience, including RFP/IFB/RFI/RFQ. A CPPB designation and prior government experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years procurement experience, including planning and preparation of complex RFP/IFB/RFI/RFQ.
• Master’s degree and two years procurement experience with complex RFP/IFB/RFI/RFQ emphasis.
• Juris Doctor and one year procurement experience with complex RFP/IFB/RFI/RFQ emphasis.
• CPPB designation and five years of experience within the last ten years, at least 50% in government/public sector.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and develop highly complex procurement contracts for specialized services and technology.
• Lead professional staff in procurement projects where applicable, under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws, regulations and policies.

Skills

Public procurement

Contract development

Negotiation

Contract writing

Vendor relations

Communication

Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Juris Doctor

CPPB designation

Job description

City of Baltimore seeks a Procurement Specialist II to review, analyze and develop highly complex contracts for specialized services and technology. The role involves leading professional staff on complex procurement projects and ensuring compliance with public sector procurement standards.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of public procurement experience, including RFP/IFB/RFI/RFQ. A CPPB designation and prior government experience are highly valued.