Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist II

County of Thurston; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Pre-tax savings accounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Training program

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Thurston County Public Works Department in Olympia, WA seeks a Procurement & Contract Specialist II to lead procurement activities and contract development for public works, professional consulting, and construction projects. This role supports planning, issuing solicitations, and managing awards while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position focuses on negotiations, contract amendments, and maintaining records, with responsibilities to train staff and advise on procurement best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration.
• Five (5) years of experience in procurement or contract administration.
• Certified Purchasing Professional or Certified Public Procurement Officer or similar certification.
• Knowledge of Washington State policies and regulations related to public purchasing and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer procurement for goods and services, including planning, issuing, advertising, and coordinating solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, ITBs).
• Lead proposal evaluation, vendor selection, and negotiations of contract scope and costs.
• Ensure contracts comply with departmental standards, local policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Process improvement

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration

Tools

BARS System

Job description

Thurston County Public Works Department in Olympia, WA seeks a Procurement & Contract Specialist II to lead procurement activities and contract development for public works, professional consulting, and construction projects. This role supports planning, issuing solicitations, and managing awards while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position focuses on negotiations, contract amendments, and maintaining records, with responsibilities to train staff and advise on procurement best practices