Strategic Procurement Officer II

City of LS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lee’s Summit seeks a Procurement Officer II to collaborate with city departments in processing solicitations for commodities and services, and to facilitate contract administration in accordance with procurement policies.

The role requires knowledge of procurement principles, negotiation, and bid evaluation, with CPPB or CPP certification preferred. Strong communication and data organization skills are essential to support decision-making across departments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement principles, practices and methods; negotiation; problem solving; effective communications; contracts; specification writing; and bid evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with City departments to efficiently process solicitations for commodities and services.
• Facilitates contract administration and monitors compliance with City procurement policies and procedures.
• Monitors and resolves issues with contract compliance and performance.

Skills

Procurement principles

Negotiation

Problem solving

Effective communications

Contracts

Specification writing

Bid evaluation

Education

Associate Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

Job description

The City of Lee’s Summit seeks a Procurement Officer II to collaborate with city departments in processing solicitations for commodities and services, and to facilitate contract administration in accordance with procurement policies.

The role requires knowledge of procurement principles, negotiation, and bid evaluation, with CPPB or CPP certification preferred. Strong communication and data organization skills are essential to support decision-making across departments.