Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

22nd Century Technologies Inc. (TSCTI); San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) seeks a Procurement Contract Specialist in California to guide City departments in multi-year contracts for professional services, consulting, and equipment.

The role emphasizes independent contract development, vendor liaison, and ensuring compliance with city policies. The specialist negotiates, writes solicitations, and advises on contract types to minimize risk while leading teams on high-value procurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible advanced level contract administration and compliance, and bid/proposal administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid State driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Works independently in developing and coordinating complex contracts for commodities or services with multiple departments; researches, develops and maintains vendor product information lists; surveys multiple departments to determine product and service needs.
• Assists in developing and defining contract specifications; writes solicitations for bids (e.g., Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Invitations to Bid); analyses and determines most appropriate contract types to reduce City's exposure to risk.
• Reviews findings for accuracy, cost-effectiveness, adherence to standards, codes, and City policies and procedures; identifies operational problems and formulates appropriate solutions.
• Communicates and acts as a liaison between vendors and department users to develop compromises and resolve contractual problems or complaints; organizes, directs, and leads negotiating teams in evaluating and negotiating contracts.
• Develops and presents training sessions for City staff on purchasing related procedures and policies; markets City awards to other political subdivisions when applicable.
• Handles high-risk, high-volume and high-dollar value purchasing projects
• Supervises, assigns, and evaluates work of subordinate staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field

Job description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) seeks a Procurement Contract Specialist in California to guide City departments in multi-year contracts for professional services, consulting, and equipment.

The role emphasizes independent contract development, vendor liaison, and ensuring compliance with city policies. The specialist negotiates, writes solicitations, and advises on contract types to minimize risk while leading teams on high-value procurements.