Public Sector Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Office of the County Engineer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness program

Professional development

Flexible spending accounts

457 deferred compensation

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance

Disability and life insurance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Office of County Engineering (OCE) in Harris County, TX is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement activities for multiple departments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies.

You will work with the Procurement Manager to prepare specifications, solicitations, and contracts, research vendors, and provide guidance on procurement needs. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in purchasing are required, with strong negotiation and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• At least four years of professional purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience preparing solicitations and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing specifications, price schedules, and solicitation documents.
• Ensure procurement actions comply with city policies and relevant laws.
• Research products, vendors, and market trends to guide purchasing decisions.
• Review, execute, and negotiate contracts and purchase orders for compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to departments on procurement needs.
• Create specifications and pricing matrices for procurement and evaluation support.
• Assist in training on procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and debriefings on procurement activities.
• Evaluate complex procurements and determine solicitation methods.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CIPS/CPM certifications preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

MS Project

Job description

The Office of County Engineering (OCE) in Harris County, TX is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement activities for multiple departments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies.

You will work with the Procurement Manager to prepare specifications, solicitations, and contracts, research vendors, and provide guidance on procurement needs. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in purchasing are required, with strong negotiation and data analysis skills.