Strategic Contracts Specialist, Procurement & Negotiations

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Contracts Specialist in the Purchasing Department to perform moderately complex professional, technical, and administrative work related to procurement and contract administration. You will handle architectural/engineering services, construction, and related supplies in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

You will prepare specifications and solicitation documents, coordinate with departments, and oversee bid/proposal processes, negotiations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional work related experience in purchasing, contracts administration and negotiation.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent, or the ability to obtain within five years of hire.
• Knowledge of Texas State procurement laws.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to establish and maintain relationships with departments and the public.
• Proficiency in personal computers and common software.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record; 10-year history may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Procure or coordinate procurement of architectural/engineering services, construction, and related supplies and services.
• Prepare technical specifications, contracts, and solicitation documents; identify sources; analyze value.
• Conduct pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences; coordinate evaluation committees; select best bidders.
• Edit requisitions; discuss requirements, quantity, quality, and delivery; propose value-adding alternatives.
• Interface with consultants, contractors, and suppliers; negotiate terms and conditions.
• Perform contract administration; monitor compliance; assess cost data; manage amendments and change orders.
• Maintain integrity of the public procurement process and ensure policy compliance.
• Communicate purchasing policies to personnel and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain records for solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, and correspondence.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Computer proficiency

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPPB certification

Tools

Standard software applications

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a Contracts Specialist in the Purchasing Department to perform moderately complex professional, technical, and administrative work related to procurement and contract administration. You will handle architectural/engineering services, construction, and related supplies in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

You will prepare specifications and solicitation documents, coordinate with departments, and oversee bid/proposal processes, negotiations,