Strategic Public Procurement Associate

City of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Diego seeks an Associate Procurement Contracting Officer to manage procurement and contract activities for various city departments. You will administer contracts, evaluate bids, and conduct cost analyses to ensure compliant and cost-effective acquisitions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester/180 quarter units) and two years of relevant experience. A California driver license may be needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time professional experience in purchasing and/or contracting for government, industrial, or business goods and services.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester/180 quarter units); substitutions allowed year-for-year.
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement and contracting of goods and services for operating departments.
• Administer contracts and review requisitions, solicit quotations and bids.
• Prepare cost analyses, advise on procurement methods, and assist with bid processes; maintain records and reports per City standards.

Skills

Procurement laws

Bid evaluation

Contract negotiation

E-procurement systems

Public agency contracting

Bonding & Insurance

Needs forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PlanetBids

OnBase

PRISM

SAP MM

Oracle

Job description

City of San Diego seeks an Associate Procurement Contracting Officer to manage procurement and contract activities for various city departments. You will administer contracts, evaluate bids, and conduct cost analyses to ensure compliant and cost-effective acquisitions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester/180 quarter units) and two years of relevant experience. A California driver license may be needed.