Public Sector Purchasing & Contracts Specialist

UINTAH COUNTY; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Supplemental insurance options

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

On-site wellness center with gym

Job summary

Uintah County in Vernal, UT seeks a Purchasing Agent to lead procurement across County operations. This full-time role covers requisition reviews, PO creation, vendor negotiations, and contract administration, with competitive solicitations and bid evaluations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years public-sector procurement and an associate degree; a CPPO/CPP/CPPB certification is a plus. Salary is $30/hour with comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional purchasing/procurement experience.
• Associate's degree in Business, Public Administration, Accounting, or Finance; Bachelor's preferred.
• Three or more years in public-sector/government procurement is ideal.
• Recognized professional procurement certification (CPPO, CPP, or CPPB) preferred.
• An equivalent mix of education, training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchasing lifecycle from requisition reviews to PO creation.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage contract administration.
• Coordinate competitive solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs) and evaluate bids.
• Perform market research and present formal recommendations to the County Commission.
• Provide guidance and training to county departments; maintain public/audit records.
• Cross-train in grant administration to support operations.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Contract administration

Market research

Competitive solicitations

Bid evaluation

Public-sector procurement

Training guidance

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPPO CPP CPPB certification

Job description

Uintah County in Vernal, UT seeks a Purchasing Agent to lead procurement across County operations. This full-time role covers requisition reviews, PO creation, vendor negotiations, and contract administration, with competitive solicitations and bid evaluations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years public-sector procurement and an associate degree; a CPPO/CPP/CPPB certification is a plus. Salary is $30/hour with comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.