Strategic Procurement & Contracting Supervisor

Pierce County; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County in Washington is seeking a supervisory leader to guide three Procurement and Contracting Specialists. You will provide direction for end-to-end procurement and contracting of goods, services, and capital projects, ensuring compliance and customer focus.

The role emphasizes developing SOPs for Workday and OpenGov, supporting CLM implementation, and advancing data governance, reporting, and analytics to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible work experience in procurements, contract, and/or monitoring management including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Background check will be conducted as part of employment process.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of the unit; determine work procedures, schedule work, and establish performance expectations.
• Assign, review, and approve staff work; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action when needed.
• Identify training needs and provide training to Procurement and Contracting staff and department staff.
• Manage the full procurement, contracting, and contract monitoring processes for goods, services, and public works.
• Oversee RFI, RFP, RFQ, and ITB processes, ensuring timely, transparent, and compliant solicitation and evaluation procedures.
• Conduct regular review of expiring contracts and provide recommendations to program managers on renewal, re-solicitation, or closure.
• Ensure contracts and amendments are complete, accurate, and compliant with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support and management of contracting and procurement systems, including data management, process standardization and documentation, and workflow management.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure consistent application of procurement and contracting policies, procedures, internal guidelines, forms, and templates.
• Research and apply Washington State law, federal grant requirements, County Charter and Code, and audit standards.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Contracting

Training

Policy development

Tools

Workday

OpenGov

CLM

Job description

Pierce County in Washington is seeking a supervisory leader to guide three Procurement and Contracting Specialists. You will provide direction for end-to-end procurement and contracting of goods, services, and capital projects, ensuring compliance and customer focus.

The role emphasizes developing SOPs for Workday and OpenGov, supporting CLM implementation, and advancing data governance, reporting, and analytics to inform decision-making.